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The Diplomat

2025Movie2 h 10 min

DramaThriller
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes50%85%

A gripping, tense thriller movie about politics and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

A true hero needs no weapon.

The Deputy High Commissioner, J.P. Singh, faces an unusual crisis when a mysterious woman rushes inside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, claiming forced marriage in Pakistan and seeking a return to India.

Feels like

  • Geopolitical Drama
  • Diplomatic Thriller
  • Human Rights Focus
  • Social Commentary
  • Cultural Conflict
  • Biographical Inspiration
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Tense Negotiations
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemporary Issues

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Shivam Nair
Written by
Ritesh Shah
Produced by
John Abraham, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar
Music by
A.R. Rahman, Manan Bhardwaj, Ishaan Chhabra

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Facts

March 7, 2025 · 2 h 10 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Violence

Released
March 7, 2025
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
English, Urdu
Made in
India
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
128 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Diplomat?"

Questions about The Diplomat

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Where can I stream The Diplomat?

Netflix

In the United States, The Diplomat streams on Netflix. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is The Diplomat worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Diplomat plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Diplomat in English?

HindiEnglishUrdu

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English and Urdu.