Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
Thugs of Hindostan is streaming in India on Netflix.
The verdict
Thugs of Hindostan is an average Hindi film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It's sitting at 5.5/10 on TMDB across 127 ratings, which puts it below the bar for most viewers. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 164 minutes. In India you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 44m on it?
2h 44m of Hindi adventure with an action streak, not one for younger kids. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- At 5.5/10 from 127 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
After the British company’s officer Clive takes over the kingdom of Mirza, Princess Zafira and Khudabaksh aka Azaad form a band of rebel pirates who swear to defeat the English officer and win their freedom back. The British Company in return, hire the wily thug Firangi track Azaad’s gang and thwart his plans.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 44m — long |
| Watch with family? | UA · Check rating |
| Genre | Adventure / Action |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Vijay Krishna Acharya
Cast
Where to watch in India
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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