Jinnah (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1998, Jinnah is a drama, war and history film directed by Jamil Dehlavi, running about 110 minutes. “He fought for justice, and made Pakistan.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Biography of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan is told through flashbacks as his soul tries to find eternal rest. The flashbacks start in 1947 as Jinnah pleads for a separate nation for the Muslim regime, infuriating Lord Mountbatten. Mountbatten then tries to enlist Gandhi & Nehru to persuade Jinnah to stop his efforts. Gandhi sides with Jinnah, which upsets Nehru. However, Jinnah turns down the offer to become prime minister and the film takes another slide back to 1916, which reveals all of the political implications that have occurred.
Who’s in it. Jinnah stars Christopher Lee as Mohammed Ali Jinnah, James Fox as Mountbatten, Maria Aitken as Edwina and Shashi Kapoor as Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Jinnah has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $230K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jinnah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jinnah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jinnah (1998)?
- In US, Jinnah is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jinnah worth watching?
- Jinnah holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jinnah?
- Jinnah stars Christopher Lee, James Fox, Maria Aitken, Shashi Kapoor and Richard Lintern.
- When was Jinnah released?
- Jinnah was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.