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Sarbjit

2016Movie2 h 11 min

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes33%73%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about a real life story and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

Sarbjit accidentally crosses the Indo-Pak border in a drunken state and gets arrested by the Pakistani army who falsely accuse him to be an Indian spy. His sister, Dalbir, fights to get justice for her brother and prove his innocence. Based on true events.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Geopolitical Tragedy
  • Sibling Bond
  • Legal Injustice
  • Emotional Heavyweight
  • Cross-Border Conflict
  • Biographical Realism
  • Social Critique

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Omung Kumar
Written by
Utkarshini Vashishtha
Produced by
Vashu Bhagnani
Music by
Jeet Gannguli, Tanishk Bagchi, Amaal Mallik

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Facts

May 20, 2016 · 2 h 11 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
May 20, 2016
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sarbjit?"

Questions about Sarbjit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sarbjit?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Sarbjit worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Sarbjit okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Sarbjit plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sarbjit in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.