Raees (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Raees is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Rahul Dholakia, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the early ’80s and ’90s in Gujarat, India, ‘Raees’ is a fictitious story of a crime lord named Raees, who builds an entire empire from scratch, and a police officer who is determined to bring him down.
Who’s in it. Raees stars Shah Rukh Khan as Raees Alam, Mahira Khan as Aasiya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui as IPS Jaideep Ambalal Majmudar and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Sadiq, Raees' friend and confidante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Raees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raees page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raees tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raees (2017)?
- In US, Raees is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raees worth watching?
- Raees holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raees?
- Raees stars Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Sheeba Chaddha.
- When was Raees released?
- Raees was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.