The Girlfriend (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2025, The Girlfriend is a romance and drama film directed by Rahul Ravindran, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. A college literature student falls for a charming man with a domineering streak, forcing her to confront the toxic truth of his desire.
Who’s in it. The Girlfriend stars Rashmika Mandanna as Bhooma, Dheekshith Shetty as Vikram, Anu Emmanuel as Durga and Rao Ramesh as Bhooma's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Girlfriend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girlfriend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girlfriend tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girlfriend (2025)?
- In US, The Girlfriend is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girlfriend worth watching?
- The Girlfriend holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girlfriend?
- The Girlfriend stars Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh and Rohini.
- When was The Girlfriend released?
- The Girlfriend was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.