What is Darr like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Darr as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Darr as mild.

Which films are like Darr?

Films with a similar feel include Baazigar, Anjaam, and Madhumati.

Where can I watch Darr?

In United States, Darr streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Darr

Name: Darr
Genre: Thriller, Action, Romance
Released: 1993-09-01
Duration: 2 h 59 min
Rating: 6.900000095367432
Cast: Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla Mehta, Shah Rukh Khan, Anupam Kher, Dalip Tahil

1993179 min★ 6.9

A frightened woman becomes the center of a perilous triangle between a devoted husband and an increasingly obsessive admirer.

Overview

A tale of love and obsession that blurs the line between passion and madness.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Measured
Intensity: Strong
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: Mild

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What critics said

Critics and audiences broadly regard the film as an effective, highly influential romantic thriller elevated by Shah Rukh Khan's unsettling performance.

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Rahul's love for Kiran develops into frightening obsession and stalking.
Rahul's pursuit of Kiran and the fear it creates drive the film's suspense.
The love triangle is presented through intense declarations, fear, and life-or-death romantic stakes.
The film merges romance and psychological thriller elements within mainstream Hindi cinema.

Films like Darr, and why

Baazigar
obsessive love, psychological suspense, and a dangerous romantic triangle
Anjaam
stalking, forbidden desire, and heightened melodramatic thriller tension
Madhumati
romantic rivalry, emotional excess, and suspense shaped by an unstable admirer

Movie Details

Director: Yash Chopra
Release Date: 1993-09-01
Runtime: 179 min
Rating: 6.9 / 10 (91)

Cast

Sunny Deol
Juhi Chawla Mehta
Shah Rukh Khan
Anupam Kher
Dalip Tahil
Tanvi Azmi
Annu Kapoor
Vikas Anand
Piloo J. Wadia

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Rent: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Darr about?: A frightened woman becomes the center of a perilous triangle between a devoted husband and an increasingly obsessive admirer.
What is Darr like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Darr as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Darr violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Darr as mild.
What did critics think of Darr?: Critics and audiences broadly regard the film as an effective, highly influential romantic thriller elevated by Shah Rukh Khan's unsettling performance.
Which films are like Darr?: Films with a similar feel include Baazigar, Anjaam, and Madhumati.
How long is Darr?: Darr runs 179 minutes.
Where can I watch Darr?: In United States, Darr streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

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