Raees
“Baniye ka dimag aur Miyanbhai ki daring.”
Set in the early ’80s and ’90s in Gujarat, India, ‘Raees’ is a fictitious story of a crime lord named Raees, who builds an entire empire from scratch, and a police officer who is determined to bring him down.
Where to watch Raees in United States
Apple TV Store
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YouTubeClick a service to open Raees there. Availability last verified on June 22, 2026.
Where is Raees streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
About Raees
Raees is a 2017 Hindi-language thriller, action and crime film directed by Rahul Dholakia. The cast is led by Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It has a runtime of 2h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Raees was produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Excel Entertainment and made in India. It was released on January 25, 2017, and carries a UA certification.
- Director
- Rahul Dholakia
- Writers
- Rahul Dholakia, Niraj Shukla, Harit Mehta
- Release date
- January 25, 2017
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- UA
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $46 million
- Production
- Red Chillies Entertainment, Excel Entertainment
Raees cast & crew
Raees was directed by Rahul Dholakia and written by Rahul Dholakia, Niraj Shukla, and Harit Mehta.
The cast features Shah Rukh Khan as Raees Alam, Mahira Khan as Aasiya, Nawazuddin Siddiqui as IPS Jaideep Ambalal Majmudar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Sadiq, Raees' friend and confidante, Sheeba Chaddha as Raees' Mother, and Narendra Jha as Musabhai.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ram Sampath, cinematography is by K.U. Mohanan, and it was produced by Gauri Khan and Ritesh Sidhwani.
Is Raees worth watching?
Raees holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 253 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 2h 23m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, action, and crime, Raees is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Raees
Raees isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Raees
Shah Rukh Khan
Raees Alam
Mahira Khan
Aasiya
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
IPS Jaideep Ambalal Majmudar
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
Sadiq, Raees' friend and confidante
Sheeba Chaddha
Raees' Mother
Narendra Jha
Musabhai
Uday Tikekar
Pasha Bhai
Anil Charanjeett
Qasim
Sunny Leone
Special Appearance in "Laila Main Laila" Song
Jaideep Ahlawat
Nawab
Atul Kulkarni
Jairaj Seth
Raees — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Raees in United States?
Raees is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Raees in?
Raees is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Raees?
Raees runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
▸What is Raees rated?
Raees is rated UA. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 253 ratings.
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