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Bad Newz

2024Movie2 h 20 min

ComedyRomance
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes27%44%

A deeply romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

After a whirlwind marriage with social media influencer Akhil Chadha that ends in divorce, chef Saloni Bagga meets hotelier Gurbir Pannu. One night with Gurbir – and then also with Akhil – leads to Saloni getting pregnant. But who's the father? By a one-in-a-billion twist of fate, Saloni is carrying twins – and not just any twins, each child has a different father!

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • High-Concept Premise
  • Situational Absurdity
  • Modern Relationships
  • Family & Parenthood
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Cringe Humor
  • Feel-Good Story

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Anand Tiwari
Written by
Ishita Moitra, Tarun Dudeja
Produced by
Karan Johar, Anand Tiwari, Hiroo Johar
Music by
Amar Mohile

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Facts

July 19, 2024 · 2 h 20 min · Sexual Content

Released
July 19, 2024
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
English
Made in
India
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
94 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bad Newz?"

Questions about Bad Newz

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Where can I stream Bad Newz?

Prime

In the United States, Bad Newz streams on Prime. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Bad Newz worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 4.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is Bad Newz good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Bad Newz make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Was Bad Newz a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 89% of its budget.

Is Bad Newz in English?

HindiEnglish

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