Overview
A journey of passion and heartbreak unfolds as a young man chases his dreams of rock stardom.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- passionate
- melancholic
- cathartic
- music movie night
- romantic drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the novel concept, screenplay, dialogue, soundtrack, performances, and especially Ranbir Kapoor's emotionally committed central performance, while noting unevenness and occasional predictability.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Janardhan is explicitly counseled that music and feeling emerge through pain, and his heartbreak drives Jordan's transformation.
Janardhan and the married Heer reunite in Prague, where their intimate connection collides with her marriage and legal consequences.
The plot moves through flashbacks and flash forwards tracing Janardhan's transformation into the international rock star Jordan.
Critics highlighted the film's wide canvas, striking bridge imagery, realistic yet prepossessing cinematography, and prominent soundtrack.
Films like Rockstar, and why
Aashiqui 2
music-driven romantic drama about artistic ambition, fame, and emotional sacrifice
Devdas
passionate musical romance centered on heartbreak, creative identity, and tragic longing
The Doors
romantic music drama combining celebrity, rebellion, and intense emotional performance
Movie Details
- Director
- Imtiaz Ali
- Release Date
- 2011-11-11
- Runtime
- 159 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (237)
Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Nargis Fakhri
- Shammi Kapoor
- Aditi Rao Hydari
- Kumud Mishra
- Piyush Mishra
- Moufid Aziz
- Shernaz Patel
- Jaideep Ahlawat
- Shreya Narayan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Brew, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Rockstar about?
- A rebellious young singer turns heartbreak, exile, and forbidden intimacy into the fuel for becoming an international rock icon.
- What is Rockstar like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rockstar as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Rockstar violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Rockstar.
- What did critics think of Rockstar?
- Critics broadly praised the novel concept, screenplay, dialogue, soundtrack, performances, and especially Ranbir Kapoor's emotionally committed central performance, while noting unevenness and occasional predictability.
- Which films are like Rockstar?
- Films with a similar feel include Aashiqui 2, Devdas, and The Doors.
- How long is Rockstar?
- Rockstar runs 159 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rockstar?
- In United States, Rockstar streams on Brew, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
