Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- melodramatic
- bollywood movie night
- romantic movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film warm, ambitious, and strongly performed, especially in its first half, but considered the later portion scattered and dramatically aimless.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bauua's stature affects his relationships, self-image, and movement through affluent and unfamiliar social worlds.
Bauua's life in Meerut broadens through relationships with Babita and Aafiya and increasingly expansive circumstances.
Babita Kumari's status as a famous actress becomes a central factor in Bauua's emotional journey.
Critics specifically praised the film's visual effects and its ambitious expansion beyond the small-town setting.
Films like Zero, and why
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Hindi romantic comedy-drama blending flamboyant star charisma, emotional self-discovery, and unconventional relationships
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Mainstream Hindi romance built around witty courtship, larger-than-life performances, and personal transformation
Barfi!
Romantic drama pairing humor and melodrama with characters seeking emotional completeness beyond social expectations
Movie Details
- Director
- Aanand L. Rai
- Release Date
- 2018-12-21
- Runtime
- 164 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (120)
Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Anushka Sharma
- Katrina Kaif
- Tigmanshu Dhulia
- Abhay Deol
- Sheeba Chaddha
- Brijendra Kala
- R. Madhavan
- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
- Anshul Chauhan
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 Zero about?
- A charismatic Meerut man confronts emotional and physical limitations while two extraordinary relationships push him toward a larger sense of purpose.
- What is Zero like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Zero as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Zero violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Zero.
- What did critics think of Zero?
- Critics found the film warm, ambitious, and strongly performed, especially in its first half, but considered the later portion scattered and dramatically aimless.
- Which films are like Zero?
- Films with a similar feel include Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and Barfi!.
- How long is Zero?
- Zero runs 164 minutes.
- Where can I watch Zero?
- In United States, Zero streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
