Romans (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Romans is a comedy and thriller film directed by Boban Samuel, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. Akash and Shibu are two jail birds who escape from a train while they are being transported to a jail. They end up in a village at the Kerala – Tamil Nadu border, where they are mistaken for a pair of priests expected at the local monastery. The duo masquerade as priests, and reopen a church which has been closed for years, thereby winning over the villagers. A series of events that take place after their arrival bring about a change in their outlook towards life and society.
Who’s in it. Romans stars Kunchacko Boban as Akash / Fr. Paul, Biju Menon as Shibu / Fr. Sebastian a.k.a Fr. Sebu, Nivetha Thomas as Elena and Lalu Alex as Thommichan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Romans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romans tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romans (2013)?
- In US, Romans is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Romans worth watching?
- Romans holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romans?
- Romans stars Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon, Nivetha Thomas, Lalu Alex and T G Ravi.
- When was Romans released?
- Romans was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.