Haider
A young man returns to Kashmir after his father's disappearance to confront his uncle, whom he suspects of playing a role in his father's fate.
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj · Action · Crime · Drama · 160 min · 2014
Director
Vishal Bhardwaj
Writer
Basharat Peer, Vishal Bhardwaj
Studio
UTV Motion Pictures / VB Pictures
Release
02 Oct 2014
Runtime
160 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Haider - a young man returns home to Kashmir on receiving news of his father's disappearance. Not only does he learn that security forces have detained his father for harboring militants, but that his mother is in a relationship with his very own uncle. Intense drama follows between mother and son as both struggle to come to terms with news of his father's death. Soon Haider learns that his uncle is responsible for the gruesome murder, what follows is his journey to avenge his father's death.
Cast & Characters
Haider Meer (Based on Prince Hamlet)
Shahid Kapoor
Ghazala Meer, Haider's mother (Based on Gertrude)
Tabu
Arshia Lone (Based on Ophelia/Horatio)
Shraddha Kapoor
young Haider
Anshuman Malhotra
Khurram Meer, Haider's paternal uncle (Based on King Claudius)
Kay Kay Menon
Roohdaar (special appearance) (Based on The Ghost)
Irrfan Khan
Dr. Hilal Meer, Haider's father (Based on King Hamlet)
Narendra Jha
Hussain Meer
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Pervez Lone (Based on Polonius)
Lalit Parimoo
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $7.0M, Haider has grossed $11.5M worldwide — about 1.6x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Vishal Bhardwaj has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Rangoon, Maqbool.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Shahid Kapoor appears in 3 films in our catalog, including Jab We Met, Rangoon.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Critical Assessment
Haider holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (58,694 votes), 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
India
Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDb. Availability changes often — confirm on the provider before watching.
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (58,694 votes), 88% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haider's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Haider holds a 88% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Haider's IMDb rating?+
Haider has a 8.0/10 rating on IMDb from 58,694 votes.
Is Haider good? What are critics saying?+
Haider holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (58,694 votes), 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Haider?+
Haider has a runtime of 160 min.
Who directed Haider?+
Haider was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
Where can I watch Haider?+
Haider is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
