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Provoked

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2007 | 105 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Provoked is the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after her marriage with Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first but then began to beat her up. He started drinking a lot and sleeping around with other women. he also subjected her to spousal rape. After ten years and having two children with him, out of fear, she sets him on fire.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 82K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jag Mundhra

  • Aishwarya Rai BachchanKiranjit Ahluwalia
  • Miranda RichardsonVeronica Scott
  • Naveen AndrewsDeepak Ahluwalia
  • Nandita DasRadha Dalal
  • Robbie ColtraneLord Edward Foster
  • Freya BerryDr. Emma Stillman
  • Rebecca PidgeonMiriam Taylor
  • Nicholas IronsPC James O'Connell
  • Steve McFaddenDS Ron Meyers
  • Deborah MooreJackie