Earth(1998)
1947: Earth
Earth Synopsis
In 1947, the borderlines between India and Pakistan are being drawn. A young girl bears witnesses to tragedy as her ayah is caught between the love of two men and the rising tide of political and religious violence.
Earth (1998) is a drama, romance and history film directed by Deepa Mehta, released on September 16, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Aamir Khan, Nandita Das, Rahul Khanna and Maia Sethna. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Deepa Mehta
- Writers:
- Deepa Mehta, Bapsi Sidhwa
- Producers:
- Deepa Mehta, Anne Masson
- Cinematographer:
- Giles Nuttgens
- Composer:
- A.R. Rahman
- Production:
- Cracking the Earth Films, Goldwyn Films
- Revenue:
- $528,972
- Status:
- Released
Earth (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Earth before you stream it.
Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aamir Khan
as Dil Navaz
Nandita Das
as Shanta
Rahul Khanna
as Hassan
- Maia Sethna
Maia Sethna
as Lenny Sethna
Kitu Gidwani
as Bunty Sethna
Arif Zakaria
as Rustom Sethna
Eric Peterson
as Mr. Rogers
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
as Imam Din
Pavan Malhotra
as Butcher
- Sunil Mehra
Sunil Mehra
as Toto Ramji
- Navtej Singh Johar
Navtej Singh Johar
as Sher Singh
Raghubir Yadav
Key crew
Directed by Deepa Mehta, written by Deepa Mehta and Bapsi Sidhwa, produced by Deepa Mehta and Anne Masson.
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Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 43 ratings.
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Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Earth online?
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Who stars in Earth?
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The main cast of Earth (1998) includes Aamir Khan, Nandita Das, Rahul Khanna, Maia Sethna and Kitu Gidwani. The film was directed by Deepa Mehta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Earth released?
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Earth was released on September 16, 1998 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Earth worth watching?
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Earth (1998) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Earth?
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Yes. The official Earth trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.