The Tiger Hunter

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The Tiger Hunter

2017

1h 34m

Comedy

Drama

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Sami Malik, a young Indian, travels to America in the 1970s. He dreams of becoming an engineer to impress his childhood crush and live up to the legacy of his father, a legendary tiger hunter. When Sami's job falls through, he takes a low-end job and joins with a gang of oddball friends in hopes of convincing his childhood sweetheart that he's far more successful than he truly is -- or perhaps ever could be.

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Inkoo Kang

TheWrap

Sep 22, 2017

There's enough good-naturedness and cultural specificity here, alongside a slight deviation from the usual immigrant narratives, to render it a dollop of sweetness and novelty that goes down easy.

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

Sep 21, 2017

There has been no shortage of films tracking the immigrant pursuit of the American dream, but few have been as laugh-out-loud delightful as "The Tiger Hunter," a sparkling first feature by Lena Khan.

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Pat Padua

Washington Post

Sep 21, 2017

2.5/4

An encouraging look at the American Dream, at a time when it too often seems like a nightmare.

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Kip Mooney

Fresh Fiction

Aug 10, 2021

B-

It's not original, but it works.

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Sean Mulvihill

FanboyNation.com

Oct 30, 2018

3/5

At a time when immigrants are seen as nothing more than human fodder for political warfare, the kindness of The Tiger Hunter and its celebration of immigrants and their difficult struggle into a new land is more than welcome.

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Alistair Ryder

Film Inquiry

Oct 4, 2017

The jokes may unanimously fall flat, and The Tiger Hunter may offer no new insight into the immigrant experience, but it has a feel good, positive nature that redeems itself somewhat.

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Torin F

@nonlinearize Dec 1, 2025

THE TIGER HUNTER is a mild-mannered dramedy with many charms. The cultural fidelity brings these immigrant narratives to life, and presents the many fallacies of the American Dream without foreclosing on it entirely. The film is affecting without ever being abrasive, and aims for sweetness rather than deeper impact, which is both a weakness and a strength.

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John B

@RT17595747 Jul 2, 2023

It was a good Bollywood movie overall that was entertaining, not hugely funny, but still an interesting story with a cast of people that I didn't know.

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georgan g

@RT98616417 Feb 22, 2021

What a sweet movie! Loved the characters and the entire concept.

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s r

@ScottR Jan 4, 2021

I saw it for Heder. It was a Bollywood production with some American flare. It was a sweet and happy movie, but not one I need to see again. It was on Netflix.

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Chris G

@RT19045642 Dec 13, 2020

A well written film about the American dream that centers on the charisma and range of Danny Pudi, proving that he is entirely capable of being a leading man.

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May 23, 2020

A fresh, wholesome take on a widely relatable story. Lena Khan clearly brought out the best in every cast and crew member on set. Tonally delightful and just lovely.

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Sami Malik, a young Indian, travels to America in the 1970s. He dreams of becoming an engineer to impress his childhood crush and live up to the legacy of his father, a legendary tiger hunter. When Sami's job falls through, he takes a low-end job and joins with a gang of oddball friends in hopes of convincing his childhood sweetheart that he's far more successful than he truly is -- or perhaps ever could be.

Director: Lena Khan
Producer: Megha Kadakia, Lena Khan, Nazia Khan
Screenwriter: Sameer Asad Gardezi, Lena Khan
Distributor: Shout! Factory
Production Co: Shout! Factory
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 22, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 9, 2018
Runtime: 1h 34m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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