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The Tiger Hunter

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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 09/22/2017
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. Go to Full Review
Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times 09/21/2017
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. Go to Full Review
Pat Padua Washington Post 09/21/2017
2.5/4
An encouraging look at the American Dream, at a time when it too often seems like a nightmare. Go to Full Review
Kip Mooney Fresh Fiction 08/10/2021
B-
It's not original, but it works. Go to Full Review
Sean Mulvihill FanboyNation.com 10/30/2018
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. Go to Full Review
Alistair Ryder Film Inquiry 10/04/2017
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. Go to Full Review
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Torin F Dec 1 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. See more John B 07/02/2023 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. See more georgan g 02/22/2021 What a sweet movie! Loved the characters and the entire concept. See more s r @ScottR 01/04/2021 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. See more 12/13/2020 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. See more 05/23/2020 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. See more 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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