Neerja (2016)
Kernel Score: 80% · 231 ratings
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2016-02-19
Runtime: 122 minutes
Overview
Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization.
Neerja parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Neerja dramatizes the true story of a flight attendant who sacrificed her life to protect passengers during a 1986 hijacking.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a real airplane hijacking by terrorists, including tense and life-threatening scenes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Ram Madhvani
Cast
- Sonam Kapoor Ahuja as Neerja Bhanot
- Shabana Azmi as Rama Bhanot
- Shekhar Ravjiani as Jaideep
- Yogendra Tiku as Harish Bhanot
- Jim Sarbh as Khalil
- Abrar Zahoor as Zayd Safirini
- Ali Baldiwala as Mansoor
- Kavi Shastri as Naresh
- Waqar Khan as Co-Pilot Richard Bertrand
Neerja FAQ
Is Neerja good?
Neerja has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 231 audience ratings.
Is Neerja OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Neerja dramatizes the true story of a flight attendant who sacrificed her life to protect passengers during a 1986 hijacking.
What movies are like Neerja?
If you liked Neerja, try Emergency Declaration, The Aviator, Sully and United 93.