Sikandar (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sikandar is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Piyush Jha. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $1,954 worldwide. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Piyush Jha
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sikandar About?
The premise of Sikandar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A coming-of-age drama set in Kashmir, the story follows 14-year-old Sikandar whose peaceful existence is shattered when he finds a gun after a football game. The discovery forces him to confront complex moral questions and unearths buried tensions within his community. As he grapples with the implications of his find, old wounds resurface and new desires emerge, challenging his innocence and leading him on a difficult journey of self-discovery and maturity.
Sikandar Themes & Keywords
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The Director of Sikandar
Directed by Piyush Jha.
- Director Piyush Jha
Sikandar Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sikandar 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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TMDB 63% User score
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Sikandar Plot Summary
What happens in Sikandar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sikandar Raza, a 14-year-old schoolboy living in the picturesque yet conflicted region of Jammu and Kashmir, has been grappling with the profound loss of his parents, who were tragically killed by militants a decade ago. Since that fateful day, he has resided with his aunt and uncle in a tight-knit community, where all of Sikandar’s aspirations are deeply intertwined with the happiness of his caretaker relatives and his passion for football.
Full summary
The whole story of Sikandar, scene by scene
Sikandar Box Office
Sikandar grossed $1,954 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2K
- US & Canada
- $2K
How Well Do You Know Sikandar?
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 tragic event affected Sikandar's early life?
Sikandar Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “步兵” and “Сикандар”.
- Also known as
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- 步兵
- Сикандар
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Sikandar FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Sikandar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sikandar?
Sikandar runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Sikandar released?
Sikandar was released on August 21, 2009.
Who directed Sikandar?
Sikandar was directed by Piyush Jha.
How much did Sikandar make at the box office?
Sikandar grossed $1,954 worldwide.
How is Sikandar rated?
Sikandar has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63% on TMDB.
Does Sikandar have a post-credit scene?
No. Sikandar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sikandar in?
The original language of Sikandar is Hindi.
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