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Indian

1996·Movie
3h 5min
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–81%
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–81%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any cost.
Vigilante Action ThrillerAnti-Corruption DramaPolitical CrimeFast-Paced NarrativeHigh-Impact ViolenceSocial Justice ThemesMoral AmbiguityStrong Lead PerformanceMass Appeal

Crew

Directed by:
Shankar, S. P. Hosimin
Written by:
Shankar, Shankar, Vaali
Produced by:
A. M. Rathnam, Jhamu Sughand
Composed by:
A.R. Rahman, S. P. Balasubramaniam, K. J. Yesudas

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Indian legally?

NetflixHooplaPlexXumo PlayEros Now SelectTubi TV

Indian is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Indian worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Indian rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Indian?

3 h 5 min

Indian runs 3 h 5 min.

Was Indian a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$4 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Indian in?

Tamil

It was made in Tamil. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Indian?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Indian in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Indian use?

By-the-Book CopHero AntagonistDespair Event HorizonHonor Before ReasonVillain ProtagonistCall to AgricultureAll for NothingBribe BackfireIdentical SonVillains Want Mercy"The Reason You Suck" SpeechGranola Girland 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Indian, including By-the-Book Cop, Hero Antagonist, Despair Event Horizon.