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The Tiger Hunter

Play trailer 1:56 Poster for The Tiger Hunter Released Sep 22, 2017 1h 34m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 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. Sep 22, 2017 Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times 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. Sep 21, 2017 Full Review Pat Padua Washington Post An encouraging look at the American Dream, at a time when it too often seems like a nightmare. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 21, 2017 Full Review Kip Mooney Fresh Fiction It's not original, but it works. Rated: B- Aug 10, 2021 Full Review Sean Mulvihill FanboyNation.com 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. Rated: 3/5 Oct 30, 2018 Full Review Alistair Ryder Film Inquiry 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. Oct 4, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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John B 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/02/23 Full Review georgan g What a sweet movie! Loved the characters and the entire concept. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review s r 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. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review jona i Occasionally stale. But it is humorous, feel-good, and approachable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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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