Veer-Zaara (2004)
Kernel Score: 82% · 297 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2004-11-12
Runtime: 192 minutes
Where to watch Veer-Zaara
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.
Veer-Zaara parents' guide: ages 7+
Parents need to know that this PG-rated Bollywood romance involves a wrongful imprisonment and a love story that crosses the India-Pakistan divide.
- Violence & scariness: A little — A bus accident and wrongful imprisonment create dramatic tension without graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan as Veer Pratap Singh
- Preity Zinta as Zaara Hayaat Khan
- Rani Mukerji as Saamiya Siddiqui
- Kirron Kher as Mariam Hayaat Khan
- Divya Dutta as Shabina 'Shabbo' Ibrahim
- Boman Irani as Jahangir Hayaat Khan
- Anupam Kher as Zakir Ahmed
- Amitabh Bachchan as Chaudhary Sumer Singh
- Hema Malini as Saraswati Kaur
- Manoj Bajpayee as Razaa Shirazi
Veer-Zaara FAQ
Is Veer-Zaara good?
Veer-Zaara has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 297 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Veer-Zaara?
In the US you can stream Veer-Zaara on Netflix and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Veer-Zaara OK for kids?
Veer-Zaara is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 7+. Parents need to know that this PG-rated Bollywood romance involves a wrongful imprisonment and a love story that crosses the India-Pakistan divide.
What movies are like Veer-Zaara?
If you liked Veer-Zaara, try Purple Hearts, My Name Is Khan, Breathe and Life in a Year.