Bol (2011) Review
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
Where to watch Bol
Not confirmed on major subscription platforms in our US baseline — check regional listings.
Rent: Google Play, YouTube
Buy: Google Play, YouTube
Full scores & availability on the movie page.
Is Bol worth watching?
Yes — Bol is worth watching, with a 80/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 86% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. It earns a 74% Celluloid Score from Celluloid editorial, Metascore (65), Letterboxd (3.6/5), and IMDb (8/10).
Directed by Shoaib Mansoor, Bol runs 165 minutes in Urdu. On Celluloid we index it for “Bol review”, “is Bol worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Pakistan.
What is Bol about?
The patriarch of a religious Muslim family refuses to accept his intersex child, tearing his family apart.
Celluloid verdict: Mansoor’s multi-plot Karachi social drama remains one of Lollywood’s most discussed prestige films — essential viewing beside the KaraFilm generation. The film stars Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Atif Aslam, Shafqat Cheema, Irfan Khoosat, and others.
Should you watch Bol tonight?
Yes — prioritize Bol tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 165 minutes, it asks for a committed evening — and the transparent input breakdown on the movie page shows where the available inputs agree.
Where can I watch Bol?
Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Bol (2011) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt1891757. Explore more from Pakistan on our country hub or browse drama films.
If you liked Bol
Ranked by genre overlap and Celluloid Score — full “movies like Bol” page.
Featured Khuda Kay Liye
Drama · 2h 48m
The Godfather
Crime, Drama · 2h 55m
Cannes 2019 Parasite
Thriller, Drama · 2h 12m
Venice 1954 Seven Samurai
Action, Drama · 3h 27m