Haider (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Haider is a 2014 drama thriller directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, starring Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and Shraddha Kapoor. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Haider About?
The premise of Haider without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of conflict in Kashmir, a young man's life unravels as he investigates his father's disappearance. His search leads him to a shocking truth: his mother had a secret relationship with his uncle, who is also suspected of being responsible for his father's death. Driven by a desire for justice and haunted by the revelations, he navigates a dangerous path of deceit and betrayal.
Haider Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- kashmir
- disappearance
- doctor
- shakespeare's hamlet
- murder
- muslim
- attempted murder
- terrorism
- tragedy
- exploding house
- premarital sex
- grave digger
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- loss of father
- insanity
- snow
- revenge
- modern day adaptation
- foreign language adaptation
- mother son relationship
- character name as title
- forename as title
- grenade
- grave
- oedipus complex
- kiss
- skull
- shaved head
- prisoner
- torture
- prison
- speech
- adultery
- feigned insanity
- neo noir
- existentialism
- resentment
- 1990s
- based on play
- plot twist
- widow
- nihilism
- shakespeare in modern dress
Haider Cast
Tabu leads the cast, with Kay Kay Menon and Shraddha Kapoor. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vishal Bhardwaj
More from Vishal Bhardwaj
More films directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, best-rated first: Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola, Khufiya, Fursat and Pataakha.
Haider Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Haider 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
472 ratings
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Haider Plot Summary
What happens in Haider from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the turbulent backdrop of the Kashmir conflict in 1995, Dr. Hilaal Meer (Narendra Jha) finds himself in a perilous situation when he chooses to perform an appendicitis operation on the leader of a pro-separatist group in the confines of his home, much to the dismay of his wife, Ghazala. She is tormented by doubts about his loyalty. The following day, during a military raid, Dr. Meer is wrongfully accused of harboring terrorists. A chaotic shootout breaks out, culminating in the death of the separatist leader and Dr. Meer being taken away for brutal questioning.
Full summary
The whole story of Haider, scene by scene
Haider Box Office
Haider grossed $1.4 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $356,164 (25%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $356.2K
Haider Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Haider.
How Well Do You Know Haider?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What major event drives the plot of 'Haider'?
Cars in Haider
27 cars on screen, including the Hindustan Ambassador Nova and the 1995 Maruti 800 Type I.
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Maruti Gypsy Important role
Haider Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Haider - Auge um Auge” and “היידר”.
- Also known as
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- Haider - Auge um Auge
- היידר
- 하이더
- 海德尔
- Хайдер
- ไฮเดอร์
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Movies Like Haider
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mission Kashmir, Hattrick and Talaash.
Haider FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Haider, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Haider?
Haider runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Haider released?
Haider was released on October 2, 2014.
Who directed Haider?
Haider was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
More films by Vishal Bhardwaj Who is in the cast of Haider?
Haider stars Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and Shraddha Kapoor, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Haider make at the box office?
Haider grossed $1.4 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $356,164 international).
How is Haider rated?
Haider has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Haider have a post-credit scene?
No. Haider has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Haider in?
The original language of Haider is Hindi.
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