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Cobra

2022Movie3 h 3 min

Thriller
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes29%–

A pulse-pounding, gripping action movie about crime and the mind.

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Story

A genius mathematician doubles up as a hit man, assassinating people opposing a ruthless corporate behemoth. While he manages to stay ahead of the Interpol and the psychotic head of the corporation, who are after him, can he evade the mysterious hacker who is keen to unmask him?

Feels like

  • High-Octane Action
  • Intellectual Thriller
  • Mastermind Assassin
  • Corporate Espionage
  • Cat-and-Mouse Game
  • Technology-Driven Plot
  • Intense Pacing
  • Global Conspiracy
  • Indian Cinema

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
R. Ajay Gnanamuthu, Venkatesh VS, VG Balasubramanian
Written by
R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
Produced by
Lalit Kumar
Music by
A.R. Rahman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 31, 2022 · 3 h 3 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 31, 2022
Runtime
3 h 3 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Protagonist Title, The Social Darwinist, Straw Nihilist +9

  • Protagonist Title
  • The Social Darwinist
  • Straw Nihilist
  • An Ass-Kicking Christmas
  • Embarrassing First Name
  • Evil Is Petty
  • Strawman News Media
  • Evil Is Hammy
  • Big Bad
  • Commander Contrarian
  • Opening Monologue
  • Asshole Victim

12 of 98 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cobra?"

Questions about Cobra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cobra?

Xumo Play

In the United States, Cobra is free with ads on Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from YouTube. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Cobra worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Cobra plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Cobra in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.

What tropes does Cobra use?

Protagonist TitleThe Social DarwinistStraw NihilistAn Ass-Kicking ChristmasEmbarrassing First NameEvil Is PettyStrawman News MediaEvil Is HammyBig BadCommander ContrarianOpening MonologueAsshole Victimand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 tropes for it, including Protagonist Title, The Social Darwinist, and Straw Nihilist.