Queen
Seen it?2014 | 146 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Broken Flowers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Rani, a 24-year-old homely girl, decides to go on her honeymoon alone when her fiancé calls off the wedding. Traveling around Europe, she finds joy, makes friends, and gains new-found independence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
32 wins and 32 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$17 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 105K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vikas Bahl
- Kangana RanautRani (Queen)
- Rajkummar RaoVijay
- Lisa HaydonVijayalakshmi
- Mish BoykoOleksander
- Jeffrey HoTaka
- Yogendra TikuRani's Father
- Alka Badola KaushalRani's Mother
- Marco CanadeaMarcello