What is the Metascore for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil?

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil has a Metascore of 54 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil?

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is available on Netflix, Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

Romance Drama

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Directed by Karan Johar · 2016 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

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Answer Summary

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) earns a 59% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

59%

Celluloid Score Not Recommended

Five-source breakdown

64% Critic Score

68% Audience

54 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2

6.4 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 2h 38m
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor , Anushka Sharma , Aishwarya Rai Bachchan , Fawad Khan , Lisa Haydon , Imran Abbas , Raj Awasti , Lora Moss
Streaming: Netflix, Prime Video
Country: India
Language: Hindi

Official theatrical poster for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)

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Where to watch

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Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (64%).
General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
Celluloid Score 59% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil worth watching?

No — Ae Dil Hai Mushkil earns a 59% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.

Critics Consensus

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) is indexed on Celluloid for star-filmography linking and discovery — Karan Johar’s film with lasting audience visibility.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Ae Dil Hai Mushkil about?

Ayan falls in love with his soulmate, Alizeh, but she doesn’t reciprocate the feeling. Later, a relationship with Saba helps him realize Alizeh’s value in his life, irrespective of their relationship status.