The Diplomat

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The Diplomat

Released Mar 14

2h 17m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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An Indian diplomat tries to repatriate an Indian girl from Pakistan, where she was presumably forced and deceived into marrying against her will.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

...there’s enough tension, despite the occasional chest-thumping and the flag-waving and the basic story-telling, to keep us with the film.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 14, 2025

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Akhil Arora

The Long Take Podcast

No diplomacy takes place in the new John Abraham film The Diplomat.

Sep 29, 2025

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Ishita Sengupta

OTTplay

The Diplomat is the second consecutive film after Vedaa (2024) where John Abraham saves a girl. It’s not an unusual premise, but the film works because its heroism is less self-involved than usual.

Aug 18, 2025

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Ishmeet Nagpal

Common Sense Media

This Indian political drama tells an engaging story based on true events, but the execution is uneven.

May 27, 2025

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Steve Morrissey

Radio Times

The Diplomat is well-paced, and it tackles some important issues, but its sense of jingoism proves entirely resistible.

Rated: 2/5

May 23, 2025

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Rohan Naahar

The Indian Express

In a regular movie, John Abraham's titular character would've been a supporting presence who shows up in the final 10 minutes. But in The Diplomat, he exists to rob the female heroine of her agency.

May 22, 2025

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Mickey13

Action packed entire movie . There was no intermission . Could have used to slow my heart rate ! Good acting. The subtitles were not that hard too manage.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Google

Amazing movie ! Must watch !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/16/25

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R B

A good movie packed with adventurous thrill and definitely a great watch for the cinephile people

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/25

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D J

Superb! Must watched

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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Lee S.

Politically correct nonsense.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Mona S

A well-directed movie that stays true to its story. Really appreciate how the lead actress was portrayed realistically, without trying to make her look glamorous like many movies do today. Even though the movie had to show some painful moments and physical torture, it was done respectfully, without being vulgar (like most of Alia movies cannot end without a hot scene, even in Raazi). The courtroom scenes were impactful and not overdone. Overall, a clean, thoughtful film. I loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Synopsis

An Indian diplomat tries to repatriate an Indian girl from Pakistan, where she was presumably forced and deceived into marrying against her will.

Director: Shivam Nair
Producer: John Abraham, Rajesh Bahl, Rakesh Dang, Sameer Dixit, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D. Shah, Ashwin Varde, Jatish Varma
Screenwriter: Ritesh Shah
Distributor: Panorama Studios
Production Co: JA Entertainment, Fortune Films, Wakaoo Films, T-Series, Seeta films
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 14, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 2h 17m

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