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Dostana

1980Movie2 h 33 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Story

Two close friends decide to enter law enforcement – one a police officer, the other a lawyer – but their friendship begins to unravel when they both fall in love with the same woman.

Feels like

  • Bollywood Drama
  • Friendship Triangle
  • Police & Law
  • Complex Relationships
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Social Commentary
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Hindi Cinema
  • Crime & Romance

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Raj Khosla
Written by
Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar
Produced by
Yash Johar
Music by
Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 17, 1980 · 2 h 33 min · Violence

Released
October 17, 1980
Runtime
2 h 33 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Action, Crime
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

Imagine Spot, Love Dodecahedron, Bait-and-Switch +9

  • Imagine Spot
  • Love Dodecahedron
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Almost Kiss
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Bedmate Reveal
  • Bachelor Auction
  • Shout-Out
  • Have I Mentioned I Am Heterosexual Today?
  • Mistaken for Gay
  • Gaydar
  • Transparent Closet

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dostana?"

Questions about Dostana

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dostana?

NetflixPrime

In the United States, Dostana streams on Netflix and Prime. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is Dostana worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Dostana okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Dostana good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Dostana in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.

What tropes does Dostana use?

Imagine SpotLove DodecahedronBait-and-SwitchAlmost KissVitriolic Best BudsBedmate RevealBachelor AuctionShout-OutHave I Mentioned I Am Heterosexual Today?Mistaken for GayGaydarTransparent Closetand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Imagine Spot, Love Dodecahedron, and Bait-and-Switch.