Michael

2011Movie1 h 37 min

56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

After accidentally shooting a 12-year-old boy, a dedicated cop is removed from his position. Forced to take work at a local cinema and beginning to lose his eyesight, he struggles to provide for his son.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Ribhu Dasgupta

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Facts

September 15, 2011 · 1 h 37 min · Violence

Released
September 15, 2011
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Not Dead, Just Asleep, The Troublemaker, Crazy Consumption +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Michael?"

Questions about Michael

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Michael?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Michael from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is Michael worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.7).

Will I feel good after watching Michael?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Michael plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Michael in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.

What tropes does Michael use?

Not Dead, Just AsleepThe TroublemakerCrazy ConsumptionAngels in OvercoatsCast from Hit PointsTraining the PetPunch! Punch! Punch! Uh Oh...Bubbly WaitressShipper on DeckLove Angel"You Mean Me?" ConfirmationIn Mysterious Waysand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Not Dead, Just Asleep, The Troublemaker, and Crazy Consumption.