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The Accidental Prime Minister

2019Movie1 h 51 min

DramaHistory
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes20%78%

A slow-burning, layered history movie about politics and a real life story.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Story

Based on the memoir by Indian policy analyst Sanjaya Baru, The Accidental Prime Minister explores Manmohan Singh's tenure as the Prime Minister of India, and the kind of control he had over his cabinet and the country.

Feels like

  • Political Drama
  • Biographical Film
  • Indian Politics
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Character Study
  • Power Dynamics
  • Historical Account
  • Insightful & Revealing
  • Dialogue-Driven

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Vijay Ratnakar Gutte
Written by
Jody Medland, Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, Mayank Tewari
Produced by
Dhaval Jayantilal Gada
Music by
Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant

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Facts

January 11, 2019 · 1 h 51 min · History, Drama

Released
January 11, 2019
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Available in
74 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Accidental Prime Minister?"

Questions about The Accidental Prime Minister

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Where can I stream The Accidental Prime Minister?

It streams in 74 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Accidental Prime Minister worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is The Accidental Prime Minister plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Accidental Prime Minister in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.