Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
Seen it?2010 | 132 min | Drama, Thriller, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It collected a shelf of major awards, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone fascinated by the criminal underworld and anyone who's survived an office job. A look inside a world of loyalty, money and betrayal. Liked White Heat or The Dark Knight? This is a good next one. Anyone who's had a job will recognize these people.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A tale of two gangsters from the eras of past and present, whose lives enter parallel paths as they struggle to survive within Bombay's criminal underworld.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 58%
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 PGA Awards: Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Screenplay, Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 15 more PGA Awards. Plus 20 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 199K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Milan Luthria
- Ajay DevgnSultan Mirza
- Emraan HashmiShoaib Khan
- Kangana RanautRehana Shergill
- Prachi DesaiMumtaz
- Randeep HoodaAgnel Wilson
- Gauahar KhanSpecial Appearance in "Parda" Song
- Naved AslamPatrick, Sultan's henchman
- Asif BasraHussain Khan
- Avtar GillJeet Kumar Rathi
- Sushil PandeyIqbal