What is the Metascore for Sultan?

Sultan has a Metascore of 58 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Sultan?

Sultan is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Sultan streaming in?

Sultan streams on Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria; Netflix in Pakistan; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix in South Africa; Netflix in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; Netflix in Turkey; Netflix in the United Arab Emirates; Netflix in the United Kingdom; Netflix in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Sultan

Item: Sultan
Rating: 3
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar · 2016 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Sultan (2016) earns a 59% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Audiences (80%) responded more warmly than critics (72%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

59%

Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

72% Editorial Rating

80% Audience snapshot · excluded

58 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.1

7 IMDb /10

Runtime: 2h 50m
Cast: Salman Khan , Anushka Sharma , Randeep Hooda , Amit Sadh , Kumud Mishra , Parikshat Sahni , Tyron Woodley , Marko Zaror
Streaming: Netflix
Country: India
Language: Hindi

Official theatrical poster for Sultan (2016)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Netflix

Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Where to watch Sultan by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Netflix
Indonesia	Netflix
Japan	Netflix
Malaysia	Netflix
Nigeria	Netflix
Pakistan	Netflix
Philippines	Netflix
South Africa	Netflix
South Korea	Netflix
Thailand	Netflix
Turkey	Netflix
United Arab Emirates	Netflix
United Kingdom	Netflix
United States	Netflix

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
Celluloid Score 59% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is Sultan worth watching?

No — Sultan earns a 59% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.

Celluloid Verdict

A wrestling comeback drama built around Salman Khan’s mass heroism — Haryana grit meets Bollywood spectacle.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Audiences (80%) responded more warmly than critics (72%).

What is Sultan about?

The ageing wrestler Sultan Ali Khan decides to try his luck on the mat again; to do this, he wants to represent his country at the Olympic Games, but first has to overcome personal issues.

Critic Reviews

critic Sultan

Sultan (2016) Review: Haryana Grit, Bollywood Spectacle, Salman in the Ring

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Ali Abbas Zafar’s wrestling comeback drama asks Salman Khan to age, lose, and still fill the frame — Anushka Sharma supplies the film’s actual spine.

A solid Salman sports masala — watch for Anushka and the comeback, not for realism.

Sultan stills

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