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Hotel Mumbai

2018·Movie
2h 3min·R
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic627.6Rotten Tomatoes76%88%
IMDb7.6Metacritic627.6Rotten Tomatoes76%88%

Hotel Mumbai fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

November 26, 2008… Terror struck the heart of India.

Mumbai, India, November 26, 2008. While several terrorists spread hatred and death through the city, others attack the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Both hotel staff and guests risk their lives, making unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and keep everyone safe while help arrives.
TerrorismHotel SiegeSurvivalHuman ResilienceHistorical DramaIntenseTragicWorld Immersion

Crew

Directed by:
Anthony Maras
Written by:
John Collee, Anthony Maras
Produced by:
Dev Patel, John Collee, Basil Iwanyk
Composed by:
Volker Bertelmann, Laura Katz, Sam Petty

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hotel Mumbai

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hotel Mumbai legally?

KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hotel Mumbai worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hotel Mumbai rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Hotel Mumbai?

2 h 3 min

Hotel Mumbai runs 2 h 3 min.

Is Hotel Mumbai based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Hotel Mumbai?

Critics69
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate Hotel Mumbai higher (80) than critics (69). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hotel Mumbai a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$17 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 68% of its budget.

What language is Hotel Mumbai in?

EnglishArabicHindiMarathiGreekPunjabiPersianRussianUrdu

It was made in English, with some Arabic, Hindi, Marathi, Greek, Punjabi, Persian, Russian, Urdu. Produced in Australia, Singapore, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Hotel Mumbai?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hotel Mumbai in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hotel Mumbai use?

Do Not Go GentleShoot the Shaggy DogFamily ManDying Moment of AwesomeComposite CharacterCurb-Stomp BattleYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessHeroic SacrificeFace Death with Dignity20 Minutes into the PastYour MomSacrificial Lionand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Hotel Mumbai, including Do Not Go Gentle, Shoot the Shaggy Dog, Family Man.