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By Sakhi Thirani
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Indian horror comedy with a thoughtful social commentary.
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What's the Story?
In STREE, the small town of Chanderi is under threat from a ghost of a woman (Flora Saini) who abducts men during the night. With help from his father and a mysterious woman who arrives in town, the town's tailor, Vicky (Rajkummar Rao), and his friends investigate the tragic history behind the vengeful spirit and attempt to save the men of Chanderi before it's too late.
Is It Any Good?
This refreshing horror comedy directed by Amar Kaushik keeps viewers hooked with its fun and thrilling approach. Stree cleverly subverts traditional tropes by having men, rather than women, vulnerable to abduction in the dark by a vengeful female spirit. The movie challenges misogynistic mentalities responsible for gendered crimes, offering social commentary alongside its scares. Featuring layered characters, memorable friendships, and a cute romantic subplot, the film tells its story with craft and purpose. Rao's performance as Vicky wins hearts while Shraddha Kapoor's unnamed character adds mystery and suspense. With catchy music and witty humor balancing the horror elements, Stree stands as one of Bollywood's finest recent entries in the genre, successfully blending entertainment with thoughtful themes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Stree addresses themes around crimes against women and misogyny. Why do you think the filmmakers made the victims male? Was this an effective tactic?
Did you find the film scary? Why, or why not? What impact did the comedic elements have on the scares? How much "scary stuff" can young kids handle?
Which characters display traits of compassion, empathy, and teamwork in the film? Why are these such important character strengths to have?
How were drinking, smoking, and drugs portrayed? Were there consequences? Did the movie glamorize them?
Movie Details
- In theaters : August 31, 2018
- On DVD or streaming : June 7, 2019
- Cast : Rajkummar Rao , Shraddha Kapoor , Pankaj Tripathi
- Director : Amar Kaushik
- Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Hotstar
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy , Teamwork
- Run time : 128 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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