Awaara
1951, Hindi. Directed by Raj Kapoor.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Awaara is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, aha, and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1951
- Original title
- आवारा
- Country
- India
- Written by
- V.P. Sathe, Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
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Awaara: quick answers
Is Awaara worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Awaara?
Awaara runs 168 minutes (2h 48m).
Does Awaara have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Awaara. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Awaara parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Awaara is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Awaara on?
Awaara is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, aha, and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Awaara?
If you liked Awaara, try Pyaasa, Shree 420, Sangam.
Who directed Awaara?
Awaara (1951) was directed by Raj Kapoor and stars Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prithviraj Kapoor.