Overview
A relentless pursuit of justice unfolds as a determined police officer leads his team against a notorious criminal gang.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- serious
- grounded
- crime thriller night
- weekend movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Kannur Squad as a gripping, meticulously detailed and grounded police procedural elevated by its performances, cinematography, and team-based pursuit.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The squad’s pursuit of elusive criminals foregrounds the practical struggles of cracking a case and the mechanics of police work.
George Martin leads three fellow officers through professional uncertainties and the stresses of a prolonged nationwide chase.
The four police officers chase a criminal gang across the country rather than confining the investigation to one jurisdiction.
The cinematography is specifically noted for capturing dramatic moments in small spaces alongside the grandeur of landscapes.
Films like Kannur Squad, and why
Memories
methodical police investigation, team-based pursuit, grounded crime tension
Mumbai Police
realistic procedural investigation, institutional pressure, emotionally restrained police drama
Delhi Crime
cross-country criminal pursuit, procedural detail, determined law-enforcement ensemble
Movie Details
- Director
- Roby Varghese Raj
- Release Date
- 2023-09-28
- Runtime
- 160 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (36)
Cast
- Mammootty
- Rony David Raj
- Azees Nedumangad
- Shabareesh Varma
- Kishore
- Vijayaraghavan
- Arjun Radhakrishnan
- Dhruvan
- Resh Lamba
- Nalneesh Neel
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kannur Squad about?
- A determined Kerala police team undertakes a grueling nationwide manhunt while leadership, loyalty, and professional uncertainty test their resolve.
- What is Kannur Squad like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kannur Squad as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Kannur Squad violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Kannur Squad as moderate.
- What did critics think of Kannur Squad?
- Critics broadly praised Kannur Squad as a gripping, meticulously detailed and grounded police procedural elevated by its performances, cinematography, and team-based pursuit.
- Which films are like Kannur Squad?
- Films with a similar feel include Memories, Mumbai Police, and Delhi Crime.
- How long is Kannur Squad?
- Kannur Squad runs 160 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kannur Squad?
- In United States, Kannur Squad streams on Hulu.
