Homebound OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Ishaan Khattar’s Oscar Selected Film Online

Homebound premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where it reportedly earned a nine-minute standing ovation. The film has also been selected for a prestigious gala screening at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

The cast and crew of Homebound boast a powerful lineup, led by director Neeraj Ghaywan, with the screenplay crafted by Ghaywan along with Basharat Peer and Sumit Roy. The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese serving as the executive producer. The story features standout performances from Ishaan Khatter as Mohammed Shoaib Ali, Vishal Jethwa as Chandan Kumar, and Janhvi Kapoor as Sudha Bharti, bringing depth and intensity to this much-anticipated drama. 

The official trailer for Homebound was released on September 16, 2025, offering a glimpse into the emotional and gripping journey of the film. The movie had its theatrical release on September 26, 2025, receiving widespread acclaim for its performances and storytelling.

Homebound will be available to stream on Netflix starting November 21, 2025, bringing Neeraj Ghaywan’s Oscar-selected drama to audiences worldwide. Fans can watch the film online from this date.

Homebound (2025) is an Indian drama that tells the story of two childhood friends from a North Indian village whose lives are turned upside down by the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. Forced to leave their jobs, they embark on a dangerous journey back home, confronting challenges that highlight friendship, poverty, caste, and systemic discrimination. The film is inspired by a New York Times article that documented the struggles of migrant workers during the pandemic.