Jawan (2023)
Jawan is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
The verdict
Jawan holds up as a perfectly decent Hindi film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.0/10 on TMDB across 352 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 169 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 49m on it?
2h 49m of Hindi action with thriller threaded through. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 352 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
An emotional journey of a prison warden, driven by a personal vendetta while keeping up to a promise made years ago, recruits inmates to commit outrageous crimes that shed light on corruption and injustice, in an attempt to get even with his past, and that leads him to an unexpected reunion.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 49m — long |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Atlee
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-18 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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