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Jinnah

1998·Movie
1h 50min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, a real life story, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

He fought for justice, and made Pakistan.

Biography of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan is told through flashbacks as his soul tries to find eternal rest. The flashbacks start in 1947 as Jinnah pleads for a separate nation for the Muslim minority, infuriating Lord Mountbatten. Mountbatten then tries to enlist Gandhi & Nehru to persuade Jinnah to stop his efforts. Gandhi sides with Jinnah, which upsets Nehru. However, Jinnah turns down the offer to become prime minister and the film takes another slide back to 1916, which reveals all of the political implications that have occurred.
Historical BiographyPolitical DramaPartition of IndiaComplex Character StudyThought-ProvokingDetailed Period PieceSpiritual UndertonesSlow-PacedDialogue-Driven

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Where can I stream Jinnah legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jinnah worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Jinnah?

1 h 50 min

Jinnah runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Jinnah based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Jinnah in?

UrduEnglish

It was made in Urdu, with some English. Produced in Pakistan.

In how many countries can I watch Jinnah?

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