Sholay (1975)
Sholay is streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Sholay earns its keep as a steady Hindi film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 331 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 208 minutes. In Canada you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 3h 28m on it?
3h 28m of Hindi action. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 331 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
After his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 28m — long |
| Genre | Action |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ramesh Sippy
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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