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Seen it?2014 | 180 min | Crime, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Family Plot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's long: 3 hr.
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Six would-be thieves enter a prestigious dance competition as a cover for their larger goal of pulling off a major heist.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 1 more PGA Award. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$17 million worldwide on a $25 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 239K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Farah Khan
- Shah Rukh KhanCharlie
- Deepika PadukoneMohini
- Abhishek BachchanNandu Bhide
- Sonu SoodJag
- Boman IraniTammy Irani
- Vivaan ShahRohan
- Jackie ShroffCharan Groover
- Anupam KherManohar Sharma
- Daisy IraniTammy's Mother
- Sarah-Jane DiasLaila