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Manto

7.420181h 52mMovieDramaHistory

In Bombay's seedy-shiny film world, Manto and his stories are widely read and accepted. But as sectarian violence engulfs the nation, Manto makes the difficult choice of leaving his beloved Bombay. In Lahore, he finds himself bereft of friends and unable to find takers for his writings.

DirectorNandita Das
WriterNandita Das

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Manto isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in India. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Nandita Das

Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Saadat Hasan Manto
Rasika Dugal
Rasika Dugal
Safia
Tahir Raj Bhasin
Tahir Raj Bhasin
Sunder Shyam
Feryna Wazheir
Feryna Wazheir
Nargis
Javed Akhtar
Javed Akhtar
Abid Ali Abid
Chandan Roy Sanyal
Chandan Roy Sanyal
Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi
Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor
Film Producer
Inaamulhaq
Inaamulhaq
Hamid
Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey
Ishar Singh
Rajshri Deshpande
Rajshri Deshpande
Ismat Chugtai
Ila Arun
Ila Arun
Jaddanbai
Divya Dutta
Divya Dutta
Kulwant Kaur

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Manto — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Manto?

Manto isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in India. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Manto on Netflix?

No, Manto is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Manto on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Manto isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Manto for free?

Manto isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Manto?

Manto hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 12, 2018. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Manto based on a true story?

Yes — Manto is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).