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Haider

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90% Tomatometer 21 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
In Kashmir, a young man discovers not only that his mother is having an affair with his uncle but also that the man is responsible for his father's gruesome murder.

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Lisa Tsering The Hollywood Reporter Apr 15, 2015
With Haider, [Bhardwaj] wisely forgoes the rough-edged attitude in his other films to embrace a slicker and more sophisticated style; and some of the film's most effective moments are masterful in their visual storytelling skill. Go to Full Review
Anil Sinanan Time Out Apr 15, 2015
3/5
The result is a tense, well crafted drama that lacks the deep emotional intensity required in its disturbed characters. Go to Full Review
Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express Apr 15, 2015
2/5
I doubt if I will be able to forget the stunning visuals which dot the film, but the sum is never more than its terrific parts. Go to Full Review
Rahul Desai Film Companion Feb 9, 2023
There’s a lot to appreciate in the way the actor submits himself to a role that reminds the audience how the storytelling – the oedipal tension, the public outbursts, the moral conflicts – is just as big as the story being told. Go to Full Review
Film Companion Staff Film Companion Oct 28, 2020
[It] masterfully uses the Bard's work to explore insurgency and conflict. Throw in a career-best performance from Shahid Kapoor and our case is made. Go to Full Review
Anthony Kao Cinema Escapist Aug 14, 2019
Haider offers a rare combination of not only action-packed entertainment, but also literary panache and geopolitical enlightenment. Go to Full Review
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Abraham S Oct 1, 2018 What an awesome movie!! (It's a retelling of Hamlet that is set in modern day Kashmir.) Avery great ensemble cast. I was very impressed how they were able to make the Bard come alive in Kashmir. See more
Aug 11, 2018 shahid kapoor acting is very dangerous. Now (after watching Haider) I respect his acting.
Luke M Jul 16, 2018 Haider is a great film. Bollywood films tend to be shlocky cheesy mess and this film surprised me for being different. Based on Shakespeare's Hamlet the action transpires in war ravaged Kashmir region. Shahid Kapoor is fantastic as the young son hell bent on revenge and every actor from Tabu to Narendra Jha gives this film their absolute best. The cinematography is good, but the plot and characters take precedence in this film. Very few Bollywood films are as effective as Haider- Give this one a chance and you will be surprised.(A great take on Hamlet set in modern day Kashmir). See more
Jul 2, 2018 This is truly a spectacular piece of art. Everything , every element of movie works. From excellent cinematography to outstanding screen play to the best music direction, the movie is surely not everyone's cup of tea. Beautiful amalgamation of Hemlet with Kashmir conflict issue of 90's . Towering above all are performances of everyone. Beautiful Shradha kapoor to strong cameo by Irfan khan., perfect sense of evilness and letchery by Key Key, the rage in Shahid's eye and what to say about Tabu, she has given one of the best performance ever given by an actor. The concept of Oedipus is rare in Hindi cinema and to showcase that with such a way is praisworthy. One of the Best movies ever made ?? See more
Leia W Apr 21, 2017 Excellent movie on the horrible plight of the Kashmiri people torn between the army politics of India and Pakistan. Thought provoking and thrilling. Very good supporting cast. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis In Kashmir, a young man discovers not only that his mother is having an affair with his uncle but also that the man is responsible for his father's gruesome murder.
Director
Vishal Bhardwaj
Producer
Vishal Bhardwaj, Siddharth Roy Kapur
Screenwriter
Basharat Peer, Vishal Bhardwaj
Distributor
UTV Motion Pictures
Production Co
UTV Motion Pictures, Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 2, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$901.6K
Runtime
2h 40m
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