Fan

2016·Movie
2h 18min
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic607.1Rotten Tomatoes80%78%

Where to watch

NetflixPrime

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Fan fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

World's biggest superstar got the universe's biggest fan!

A man who bears a striking resemblance to a renowned movie star becomes an obsessive fan, but when his fierce love is spurned by the star, he decides to destroy the star's life and reputation.
Obsessive FanPsychological ThrillerCelebrity CultureDark NarrativeIntense Stalker StorySocial CommentaryUnstable ProtagonistRevenge Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Shiv Rawail, Maneesh Sharma, Abhiraj Minawala
Written by:
Varun Grover, Sharat Katariya, Habib Faisal
Produced by:
Aditya Chopra, Magda Sobolewska, Boris Dmitrovic
Composed by:
Andrea Guerra, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fan legally?

NetflixPrime

Fan is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fan worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fan rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Fan?

2 h 18 min

Fan runs 2 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fan?

Critics70
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Fan much the same way.

Was Fan a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$28 million

Yes. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Fan in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Fan?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fan in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fan use?

Everyone Has StandardsVillain ProtagonistBig BadCelebrity ResemblanceHero AntagonistSmall Role, Big ImpactGo Out with a SmileDriven to SuicideSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeBroken Pedestal

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Fan, including Everyone Has Standards, Villain Protagonist, Big Bad.

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