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An Action Hero

2022Movie2 h 8 minNR

Thriller
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes85%72%

A breakneck, thrilling action movie about show business and pop culture, with standout editing.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares, romance or warmth.

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Story

I know how to act out a fight, not how to actually fight.

At the age of just 30, Maanav at the peak of his acting career gets caught up in a murder accusation, which turns his own life into an eccentric action thriller as he flees the country, with a vengeful politician hot on his heels.

Feels like

  • Action Comedy
  • Bollywood
  • Meta Commentary
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Pop Culture References
  • Fast-Paced
  • Stylized Action
  • Political Intrigue
  • Crime Thriller

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Anirudh Iyer
Written by
Neeraj Yadav, Anirudh Iyer
Produced by
Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Aanand L. Rai
Music by
Tanishk Bagchi, Biddu, Sunny M.R.

Everyone

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Facts

December 2, 2022 · 2 h 8 min · NR

Released
December 2, 2022
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Comedy
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
English
Made in
India, United Kingdom
Available in
130 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream An Action Hero?"

Questions about An Action Hero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream An Action Hero?

Netflix

In the United States, An Action Hero streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is An Action Hero worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Will An Action Hero make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is An Action Hero plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is An Action Hero in English?

HindiEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English.