‘Homebound’, starring Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, is now streaming on OTT after creating waves internationally. The movie is India’s official submission to the Oscars 2026 and has received an amazing response in several film festivals worldwide.
The movie is now streaming on Netflix from 21 November, and it’s already winning hearts online just as it did in theatres. Critics and viewers had praised the film during its theatrical run, and the digital premiere has continued to earn the same level of appreciation. Netizens are calling it “poignant,” “deeply moving,” “quietly devastating,” and “gut-wrenching.”
Here’s a glimpse of what viewers are saying about the film on its OTT release.
Been hours since i watched homebound and I’m still searching for the right words. I am not sure if I’m ever going to find them either. The story and the acting, the colour grading & the cinematography all leaves you in awe. Deserves every bit of acclaim.🤍 @ghaywan 🫡 #HomeBound
---Advertisement---— B.🐝📯 (@theunicornbee) November 21, 2025
#Homebound by @Ghaywan is poignant, deeply moving and quietly devastating. Its stark realism strips you down, confronts your privilege, and leaves behind a tenderness that stays. Such brilliant performances by Ishaan & Vishal Jethwa. Easily one of the year’s finest films. 👏🏽
— Preetham S (@PrithamSadashiv) November 21, 2025
BEAUTIFUL. RAW. GUT-WRENCHING.
— Aishwarya (@Aishwaryaa1111) November 21, 2025
If you believe caste-based discrimination is a relic of the past, and that we now live in a progressive and compassionate society, Homebound will break that illusion for you. pic.twitter.com/TojGae5oCt
i really hope homebound does get the oscar not only because it deserves the praise and is an insanely well made film, but more importantly it's the only film in recent times that has the potential to change the way people think about government, politics and identity
— dun hill (@whorezum) November 21, 2025
Watching #HOMEBOUND really made me reflect on my privilege in this country. Covid affected all of us so differently,The working class faced the toughest battles while people like me were relatively protected. Watch it when you can,It leaves a knot in your throat
— sathya (catya) (@devudadevuda) November 21, 2025
About Homebound
The film is about two childhood friends from a small village in North India who want to become police officers to earn respect and dignity. As they get closer to achieving their dream, challenges arise that put their friendship and decisions to the test. Director Neeraj Ghaywan says it’s a heartfelt story about friendship, survival, and the strength of people who are often ignored by society.
Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier as co-producers, the film also boasts global cinematic influence with Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar serving as executive producers.
‘Homebound’ premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The movie was also screened at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival.
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