Zero

Short in stature but big on love, a bachelor meets two very different women who broaden his horizons and help him find purpose in life.

Critics found the film warm, ambitious, and strongly performed, especially in its first half, but considered the later portion scattered and dramatically aimless.

• Bauua's stature affects his relationships, self-image, and movement through affluent and unfamiliar social worlds.
• Bauua's life in Meerut broadens through relationships with Babita and Aafiya and increasingly expansive circumstances.
• Babita Kumari's status as a famous actress becomes a central factor in Bauua's emotional journey.
• Critics specifically praised the film's visual effects and its ambitious expansion beyond the small-town setting.

• Rab Ne Bana Di JodiHindi romantic comedy-drama blending flamboyant star charisma, emotional self-discovery, and unconventional relationships
• Jab Tak Hai JaanMainstream Hindi romance built around witty courtship, larger-than-life performances, and personal transformation
• Barfi!Romantic drama pairing humor and melodrama with characters seeking emotional completeness beyond social expectations

Director

Aanand L. Rai

Release Date

2018-12-21

Runtime

164 min

Rating

5.2 / 10 (126)

What is Zero about?

A charismatic Meerut man confronts emotional and physical limitations while two extraordinary relationships push him toward a larger sense of purpose.

What is Zero like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Zero as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Zero violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Zero.

What did critics think of Zero?

Critics found the film warm, ambitious, and strongly performed, especially in its first half, but considered the later portion scattered and dramatically aimless.

Which films are like Zero?

Films with a similar feel include Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and Barfi!.

How long is Zero?

Zero runs 164 minutes.

Where can I watch Zero?

In United States, Zero streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.