Rockstar (2011)
Kernel Score: 83% · 215 ratings
Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 2011-11-11
Runtime: 159 minutes
Where to watch Rockstar
- Stream: Brew, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
College student Janardhan is a simpleton who desperately seeks inspiration for the musician inside him. Although heartbreak helps him reach his goal, it also leads him to self-destruction.
Rockstar parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Rockstar is a Bollywood musical drama about a musician whose heartbreak from an affair leads him toward self-destruction.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Involves an adulterous relationship that drives much of the emotional plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Imtiaz Ali
Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Janardan Jakhar / Jordan
- Nargis Fakhri as Heer Kaul
- Shammi Kapoor as Ustad Jameel Khan
- Aditi Rao Hydari as Sheena
- Kumud Mishra as Khatana
- Piyush Mishra as Dhingra
- Moufid Aziz as Jai
- Shernaz Patel as Neena Kaul
- Jaideep Ahlawat as Jordan's Brother
- Shreya Narayan as Jordan's Sister-in-Law
Rockstar FAQ
Is Rockstar good?
Rockstar has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 215 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rockstar?
In the US you can stream Rockstar on Brew and Eros Now Select Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew and Google Play.
Is Rockstar OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Rockstar is a Bollywood musical drama about a musician whose heartbreak from an affair leads him toward self-destruction.
What movies are like Rockstar?
If you liked Rockstar, try Clouds, Purple Hearts, Pink Floyd: The Wall and tick, tick... BOOM!.