Movie

Awaara

“The Vagabond”

★ 7.2(65)19512h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Raj Kapoor
Release date: 1951-12-14
Runtime: 2h 48m
Language: Hindi
Status: Released
Country: India
Studio: All India Film Corporation

Awaara — trailer

About Awaara

Awaara is a 1951 movie in the Drama, Music and Romance genres, directed by Raj Kapoor, starring Raj Kapoor, Nargis and Prithviraj Kapoor. It has a runtime of 2 hours 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Awaara in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.

Cast

Raj Kapoor

Raj

Nargis

Rita

Prithviraj Kapoor

Justice Raghunath

Leela Chitnis

Leela Raghunath

K.N. Singh

Jagga

Leela Mishra

Mr. Raghunath's Sister-in-Law

Shashi Kapoor

Young Raj

Baby Zubeida

Young Rita

Om Prakash

Prayag Raj

Cuckoo

Bar Dancer

B.M. Vyas

Dubey

Themes & keywords

prisonslumjudgeanti heroflashbackloveprejudiceschoollawyerpolice chaseorphanclass differencessingle mothercriminalbandit

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Awaara in Canada?+

Awaara is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Awaara on Netflix?+

Awaara is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Awaara?+

Awaara has a runtime of 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).

Who stars in Awaara?+

Awaara stars Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prithviraj Kapoor, Leela Chitnis and K.N. Singh.

When did Awaara come out?+

Awaara is a 1951 movie directed by Raj Kapoor.

What genre is Awaara?+

Awaara is Drama, Music and Romance film.

Who directed Awaara?+

Awaara was directed by Raj Kapoor.