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Udta Punjab

2016Movie2 h 28 minR

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes87%76%

A tense, moving crime movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Drugs di maa di.

Drug abuse and the darker side of Punjab rear their heads in the intense, interwoven tales of a policeman, a doctor, a migrant worker, and a rockstar.

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Drama
  • Drug Abuse Narrative
  • Interwoven Storylines
  • Contemporary Indian Cinema
  • Bleak Realism
  • Powerful Performances
  • Systemic Corruption
  • Intense Psychological Drama
  • Consequential Storytelling

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Abhishek Chaubey
Written by
Sudip Sharma, Abhishek Chaubey
Produced by
Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap, Ekta Kapoor
Music by
Amit Trivedi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 17, 2016 · 2 h 28 min · R

Released
June 17, 2016
Runtime
2 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
Punjabi
Made in
India
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Udta Punjab?"

Questions about Udta Punjab

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Udta Punjab?

Netflix

In the United States, Udta Punjab streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Udta Punjab worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Will I feel good after watching Udta Punjab?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Udta Punjab plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Udta Punjab in English?

HindiPunjabi

No, it was made in Hindi, with some Punjabi.