Watan (1938) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1938 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1938, Watan is a notable film directed by Mehboob Khan, running about 168 minutes.
What it’s about. Ostensibly a Central Asian war fantasy about a conflict between the Cossacks and the Tartars, Mehboob’s film proposes a tale advocating national independence. The Cossacks are oppressed by the despotic Russian king (Siddiqui) and his minister Jabir (Kayamali), who has Tartar blood in him. General Murad (Kumar) covertly sides with the opposition, gets arrested for treason and escapes. He meets the wild Gulnar (Sitara Devi) and gets her to spy as a maid of Princess Nigar (Bibbo). Nigar falls for Murad and Gulnar withdraws from the scene for the sake of her nation. Eventually Nigar, at the head of an army of women, helps defeat the villains.
Who’s in it. Watan stars M. Kumar as General Marad, Bibbo as Princess Nigar, Maya Banerjee and Yakub, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Watan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Watan page.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Watan (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Watan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Watan worth watching?
- Watan holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Watan?
- Watan stars M. Kumar, Bibbo, Maya Banerjee, Yakub and Sitara Devi.
- When was Watan released?
- Watan was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.