–
Not rated yetGoodWatch scoreSummary
While many harrowing tales have come forth through news reports of how Indians choosing to work in Gulf countries face inhumane treatment, 'Gulf' charts the journey of Shiva and Lakshmi who go to Dubai in search of greener pastures.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
Fingerprint
At a glance
Running time
2 h 15 min
Longer than most dramas, +26 min on the typical 109
typical 109135Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Released
2017
October 15, 2017
9 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
Telugu
Original language
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Sunil Kumar Reddy Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
Sound · 1
- Praveen Immadi Original Music Composer
Other crew · 1
- S.V. Sivaram Cinematography
More like this
Similar
Most like Gulf overall
Nearest on the related map: closest in everything it does to you, not one trait
- Dhadak 2 (2025)
GoodWatch score 66 - Sairat (2016)
GoodWatch score 90 - Monpura (2009)
GoodWatch score 82 - Union County (2026)
GoodWatch score 81 - All or Nothing (2002)
GoodWatch score 76 - The Chi (2018)
GoodWatch score 71 - Io Capitano (2023)
GoodWatch score 83 - Sister (2012)
GoodWatch score 79 - Mondays in the Sun (2002)
GoodWatch score 75 - Leila's Brothers (2022)
GoodWatch score 75 - Maid (2021)
GoodWatch score 84 - Blue Bayou (2021)
GoodWatch score 70 - The Old Oak (2023)
GoodWatch score 73 - Tsotsi (2005)
GoodWatch score 74 - In a Better World (2010)
GoodWatch score 74 - The End We Start From (2023)
GoodWatch score 68
Same genre
More drama movies
- Fargo (1996)
GoodWatch score 87 - Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
GoodWatch score 73 - Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
GoodWatch score 83 - The Terminal (2004)
GoodWatch score 64 - Burn After Reading (2008)
GoodWatch score 69 - Ad Astra (2019)
GoodWatch score 71 - Man on Fire (2004)
GoodWatch score 60 - Love of Your Life (2026)
GoodWatch score 67