Asoka (2001) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

2001 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2001, Asoka is an action, drame, aventure and guerre film directed by Santosh Sivan, running about 175 minutes. “Only the dead have seen the end of war” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Le réalisateur indien brosse le portrait de l'empereur Asoka (267-227 avant JC) pendant la guerre de Kalinga. Avide de conquête, le souverain a provoqué des hostilités afin d'ouvrir un accès vers le sud de son royaume. Cette guerre a fait plus de 100 000 morts.

Who’s in it. Asoka stars Shah Rukh Khan as Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan, Denise Van Outen as Host, Jim Jacobs as Himself - Judge and Kathleen Marshall as Herself - Judge, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Asoka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19M at the box office.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Netflix, Sun Nxt and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Asoka page.

If you liked it. Fans of Asoka tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Asoka (2001)?
In États-Unis, Asoka is available to stream on Netflix, Sun Nxt and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Asoka worth watching?
Asoka holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drame, aventure and guerre. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Asoka?
Asoka stars Shah Rukh Khan, Denise Van Outen, Jim Jacobs, Kathleen Marshall and Billy Bush.
When was Asoka released?
Asoka was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.