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Raazi

2018·Movie
2h 18min
IMDb7.7Metacritic–9.0Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

Where to watch

NetflixPrime

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Raazi fingerprint

High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

An Incredible True Story

An Indian spy is married to a Pakistani military officer during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
Espionage ThrillerHistorical DramaPatriotic SacrificeIntense Psychological DramaWartime RomanceBittersweet & MelancholyStrong Female ProtagonistMoral DilemmasIndo-Pak Conflict DramaCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Meghna Gulzar, Harpal Singh, Kanishka Singh Deo
Written by:
Meghna Gulzar, Gulzar, Bhavani Iyer
Produced by:
Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar, Jogi Malang
Composed by:
Sunidhi Chauhan, Kunal Sharma, Arijit Singh

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Raazi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Raazi legally?

NetflixPrime

Raazi is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Raazi worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Raazi rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Raazi?

2 h 18 min

Raazi runs 2 h 18 min.

Is Raazi based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Raazi?

Critics100
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Raazi higher (100) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Raazi a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$24 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 5.3 times its budget.

What language is Raazi in?

HindiUrduKashmiri

It was made in Hindi, with some Urdu, Kashmiri. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Raazi?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Raazi in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Raazi use?

Visual PunDeconstructionOfficer and a GentlemanSean Connery Is About to Shoot YouSleeping SingleEmbarrassing Cover-UpEstablishing Character MomentNon-Indicative TitleConflicting LoyaltyReal-Life RelativeKnight TemplarOnce More, with Clarityand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Raazi, including Visual Pun, Deconstruction, Officer and a Gentleman.