Overview
A journey through love and friendship unfolds as two souls reconnect at pivotal moments in their lives.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- cheerful
- nostalgic
- witty
- date night
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film glossy, energetic, and emotionally appealing, though many felt its familiar story was overlong and unevenly paced.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bunny’s desire to travel and build a career repeatedly conflicts with his deepening bond with Naina.
The narrative moves from the protagonists’ post-college friendship to their later reunion and changed circumstances.
The film’s trekking trip, destination celebrations, songs, and varied locations give its romance a glossy large-scale presentation.
Bunny, Naina, and their friends reassess fulfilled and unfulfilled dreams as they approach their late twenties.
Films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and why
Wake Up Sid
coming-of-age romance balancing friendship, personal ambition, and changing adult relationships
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
glossy Hindi romantic drama centered on friendship, emotional maturation, and life choices
Rockstar
musical romantic comedy with youthful chemistry, family tensions, and an uplifting emotional arc
Movie Details
- Director
- Ayan Mukerji
- Release Date
- 2013-05-31
- Runtime
- 160 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (314)
Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Deepika Padukone
- Aditya Roy Kapur
- Kalki Koechlin
- Kunaal Roy Kapur
- Farooq Shaikh
- Tanvi Azmi
- Anisa Butt
- Evelyn Sharma
- Poorna Jagannathan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani about?
- A glossy Hindi coming-of-age romance about two friends whose diverging dreams keep drawing them back toward one another.
- What is Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
- What did critics think of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?
- Critics broadly found the film glossy, energetic, and emotionally appealing, though many felt its familiar story was overlong and unevenly paced.
- Which films are like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?
- Films with a similar feel include Wake Up Sid, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Rockstar.
- How long is Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani runs 160 minutes.
- Where can I watch Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?
- In United States, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
