What Will People Say (2017)
Kernel Score: 83% · 213 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2017-10-06
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch What Will People Say
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Sixteen year-old Nisha lives a double life. At home with her family she is the perfect Pakistani daughter, but when out with her friends, she is a normal Norwegian teenager. When her father catches her in bed with her boyfriend, Nisha's two worlds brutally collide. To set an example, Nisha's parents decide to kidnap her and place her with relatives in Pakistan. Here, in a country she has never been to before, Nisha is forced to adapt to her parents' culture.
What Will People Say parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this drama depicts a teen girl caught between cultures whose parents kidnap her after finding her with a boyfriend.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a forced kidnapping of the teenage protagonist by her own family as a form of punishment.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — A father catches his teenage daughter in bed with her boyfriend, implying sexual content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Iram Haq
Cast
- Maria Mozhdah as Nisha
- Adil Hussain as Mirza
- Ekavali Khanna as Mother
- Rohit Saraf as Amir
- Ali Arfan as Asif
- Sheeba Chaddha as Aunt
- Lalit Parimoo as Uncle
- Jannat Zubair Rahmani as Salima
- Isak Lie Harr as Daniel
- Nokokure Dahl as Emily
What Will People Say FAQ
Is What Will People Say good?
What Will People Say has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 213 audience ratings.
Where can I watch What Will People Say?
In the US you can stream What Will People Say on Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is What Will People Say OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this drama depicts a teen girl caught between cultures whose parents kidnap her after finding her with a boyfriend.
What movies are like What Will People Say?
If you liked What Will People Say, try Charm City Kings, Inside I'm Dancing and The Unforgivable.