Refugee (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2000, Refugee is a drama, romance and music film directed by J. P. Dutta, running about 207 minutes. “A human story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The films tells the story of an un-named Indian Muslim, who helps illegal refugees from both India and Pakistan to cross the border through the Great Rann of Kutch. The film is attributed to have been inspired by the short story "Love Across the Salt Desert" by Keki N. Daruwalla.
Who’s in it. Refugee stars Abhishek Bachchan as Refugee, Kareena Kapoor Khan as Nazneen Ahmed, Jackie Shroff as BSF Officer Raghuvir Singh and Suniel Shetty as Ranger Mohammad Ashraf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Refugee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Refugee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Refugee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Refugee (2000)?
- In US, Refugee is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Refugee worth watching?
- Refugee holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Refugee?
- Refugee stars Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty and Reena Roy.
- When was Refugee released?
- Refugee was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 207 minutes.