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Qaidi Band

2017·Movie
1h 59min
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes29%–

Where to watch

Netflix

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A riveting tale of undertrials who are brought together to form a band in jail for a social event. As their popularity grows through social media, they use their music to protest against jail authorities & the Indian judicial system. Eventually, when all hope fades, music becomes their only hope but will it set them free?
Musical dramaPrison protestSocial justiceUnderdog storyMusic as freedomInspirationalHopeful narrativeEmotional catharsisContemporary realism

Crew

Directed by:
Habib Faisal, Vishal Sanjeeva
Produced by:
Aditya Chopra, Aashish Singh, Padam Bhushan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Qaidi Band

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Where can I stream Qaidi Band legally?

Netflix

Qaidi Band is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Qaidi Band worth watching?

44
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Qaidi Band rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Qaidi Band?

1 h 59 min

Qaidi Band runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Qaidi Band?

Critics29
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Qaidi Band higher (60) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Qaidi Band in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Qaidi Band?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Qaidi Band in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.