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Sarbjit (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 7.7

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Released in 2016, Sarbjit is a drama film directed by Omung Kumar, running about 131 minutes.

What it’s about. Biopic of Sarabjit Singh, a farmer residing at Bhikiwind, Punjab, near the Indo-Pak border, crossed the border after having a couple of drinks. However, he was mistaken to be an Indian spy and was sentenced to capital punishment. The movie is about the Journey of a woman (Aishwarya Rai) who fights for 23 years to clear her brother's name after he is posthumously accused of terrorism.

Who’s in it. Sarbjit stars Randeep Hooda as Sarbjit, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Dalbir Kaur, Richa Chadha as Sukhpreet Kaur and Darshan Kumaar as Awais Sheikh, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Sarbjit has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarbjit page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sarbjit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sarbjit (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sarbjit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sarbjit worth watching?
Sarbjit holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Sarbjit?
Sarbjit stars Randeep Hooda, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Richa Chadha, Darshan Kumaar and Ankita Shrivastav.
When was Sarbjit released?
Sarbjit was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.