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Ek Tha Tiger

Seen it?

2012 | 133 min | Action, Thriller, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. 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
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, romantics and action fans. If you loved Spectre or Vertigo, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A top Indian agent is sent to observe the actions of a scientist but the mission complicates when he falls in love with the scientist's Pakistani caretaker.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $63 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 259K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kabir Khan

  • Salman KhanAvinash Singh 'Tiger' Rathore
  • Katrina KaifZoya 'Zee' Humaini
  • Girish KarnadShenoy
  • Ranvir ShoreyGopi Arya
  • Gavie ChahalCaptain Abrar
  • Roshan SethAnwar Jamal Kidwai
  • Rajendra SethiBagga
  • Ahran ChaudharyTokas
  • Bhupesh SinghRAW Official #1
  • Sanjay GurbaxaniRAW Official #2