Rockstar

Rockstar

Beyond the limits of right and wrong.

Directed by Imtiaz Ali

Produced by Eros International, Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision

2011159 min7.3 / 10

A passionate rock musical about a young man's ascent to stardom fueled by heartbreak and self-destruction, exploring the cost of artistic ambition.

College student Janardhan is a simpleton who desperately seeks inspiration for the musician inside him. Although heartbreak helps him reach his goal, it also leads him to self-destruction.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rockstar sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Rockstar one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.

  • Is Rockstar scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Rockstar end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Rockstar violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Rockstar easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

85/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Rockstar, and what each one shares →

Like Rockstar

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rockstar

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rockstar, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rockstar, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rockstar, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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