Guru (2007)
▸ Worth a watch
Guru is streaming in Canada on Netflix.
The verdict
Guru is a solid, watchable Hindi film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 6.9/10 on TMDB across 143 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 166 minutes. In Canada you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 46m on it?
2h 46m of Hindi drama with a romance streak. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 143 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
A villager, Gurukant Desai, arrives in Bombay in 1958, and rises from its streets to become the biggest tycoon in India.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 46m — long |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mani Ratnam
Cast
Abhishek Bachchan
Gurukanth Desai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Sujata Desai
Mithun Chakraborty
Manik Dasgupta
R. Madhavan
Shyam Saxena
Vidya Balan
Meenakshi "Meenu" Saxena
Arya Babbar
Jignesh
Where to watch in Canada
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of Sep 22 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Guru worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.9/10 on audience ratings. 2h 46m of Hindi drama with a romance streak. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Where can I watch Guru?
You can stream Guru in Canada on Netflix.
When is Guru coming to streaming?
Guru is already streaming in Canada on Netflix.
What language is Guru in?
Guru is a Hindi film (Drama / Romance).