Wazir (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, Wazir is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Bejoy Nambiar, running about 103 minutes. “This new year make your best move” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 'Wazir' is a tale of two unlikely friends, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and a brave ATS officer. Brought together by grief and a strange twist of fate, the two men decide to help each other win the biggest games of their lives. But there's a mysterious, dangerous opponent lurking in the shadows, who is all set to checkmate them.
Who’s in it. Wazir stars Amitabh Bachchan as Pandit Omkarnath Dhar, Farhan Akhtar as Daanish Ali, Aditi Rao Hydari as Ruhana Ali and John Abraham as S.P., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Wazir has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wazir page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wazir tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wazir (2016)?
- In US, Wazir is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wazir worth watching?
- Wazir holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wazir?
- Wazir stars Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Rao Hydari, John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh.
- When was Wazir released?
- Wazir was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.