Haider (2014)
Kernel Score: 80% · 246 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 2014-10-02
Runtime: 150 minutes
Where to watch Haider
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young man returns to Kashmir after his father's disappearance to confront his uncle - the man he suspects to have a role in his father's fate.
Haider parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Haider is a Hamlet-inspired revenge drama set amid the Kashmir conflict.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Revenge-driven plot involving political conflict violence, following a father's disappearance.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Vishal Bhardwaj
Cast
- Shahid Kapoor as Haider Meer
- Tabu as Ghazala Meer
- Kay Kay Menon as Khurram Meer
- Shraddha Kapoor as Arshia Lone
- Narendra Jha as Dr. Hilal Meer
- Irrfan Khan as Roohdaar
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Hussain Meer
- Lalit Parimoo as Pervez Lone
- Aamir Bashir as Liyaqat Lone
- Sumit Kaul as Salman 1
Haider FAQ
Is Haider good?
Haider has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 246 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Haider?
In the US you can rent it from Apple TV.
Is Haider OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Haider is a Hamlet-inspired revenge drama set amid the Kashmir conflict.
What movies are like Haider?
If you liked Haider, try Ophelia, Veer-Zaara, Fanny and Alexander and Drishyam.