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The Diplomat

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The Diplomat

Released Mar 14

3h 0m

Drama

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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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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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Tatsam Mukherjee

The Wire (INDIA)

'The Diplomat' wants to be 'Argo' but Ends up Catering to the 'Kerala Story' Audience

Apr 25, 2025

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Surya Komal

Just for Movie Freaks

The Diplomat is an ambitious film that falls short in execution.

Rated: 2.75/5

Apr 2, 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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Niranjan D

Acting is average to below average, but a riveting movie for sure. Great story that everyone should know about.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/01/25

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Gk S

Pretty good movie and maintained the tempo all thru.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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marah h

Very intresting movie , i enjoyed every minute of it , it keeps you engaged with the events and the story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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SkyRo P

The diplomat in the 2025 foreign film was expertly directed, showcasing a unique and creative vision through its varied cinematographic angles. The director skillfully captured the performances of the entire cast, particularly the lead actress, who takes us on a poignant journey as a refugee seeking to return to India after being kidnapped. The lead actress delivered a compelling performance, bringing depth to her character. However, the screenplay left something to be desired, with several inconsistencies and moments that felt overly drawn out. At over two hours and seventeen minutes, the film felt lengthy, especially considering its lack of frequent action, which sometimes made it feel tedious. While the editing and sound design were generally acceptable, there were instances where the audio seemed misaligned with the on-screen action, creating a sense of anticipation for thrilling moments that never materialized. Ultimately, this film is a lengthy watch that has its highs and lows. While it may resonate with some audiences, and I found enjoyment in parts of it, I likely wouldn’t choose to watch it again.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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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
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 14, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 3h 0m

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