Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- wistful
- youthful
- date night
- bollywood movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film intermittently effective as a love story, chiefly because of the leads' chemistry, but faulted its lightweight characterization and close replication of the Tamil original.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Adi and Tara begin a no-strings-attached relationship while their careers and differing ideas about commitment test its limits.
The protagonists move to Mumbai to pursue their ambitions, making the city central to their shared adult life.
Adi and Tara's careers pull them apart and force a choice between professional aspirations and their romance.
Their chance meeting leads to a deliberately noncommittal romance before emotional stakes emerge.
Films like Ok Jaanu, and why
O Kadhal Kanmani
contemporary urban romance centered on career ambition and a commitment-averse relationship
Salaam Namaste
witty, emotionally accessible romantic drama about modern relationships and conflicting life goals
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Mumbai-set romance combining youthful independence, family expectations, and emotional commitment
Wake Up Sid
relationship drama where personal ambition complicates intimacy and long-term choices
Movie Details
- Director
- Shaad Ali
- Release Date
- 2017-01-12
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (65)
Cast
- Aditya Roy Kapur
- Shraddha Kapoor
- Leela Samson
- Naseeruddin Shah
- Kitu Gidwani
- Jasmeet Singh Bhatia
- Prahlad Kakkar
- Eesh Kakkar
- Sharma Vibhoutee
- Sarika Singh
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ok Jaanu about?
- Two ambitious young Mumbaikars try to keep a casual romance from being overwhelmed by the futures they are determined to build.
- What is Ok Jaanu like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ok Jaanu as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ok Jaanu violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ok Jaanu.
- What did critics think of Ok Jaanu?
- Critics found the film intermittently effective as a love story, chiefly because of the leads' chemistry, but faulted its lightweight characterization and close replication of the Tamil original.
- Which films are like Ok Jaanu?
- Films with a similar feel include O Kadhal Kanmani, Salaam Namaste, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, and Wake Up Sid.
- How long is Ok Jaanu?
- Ok Jaanu runs 135 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ok Jaanu?
- In United States, Ok Jaanu streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
