Ghoomer
A fiercely determined cricketer and her difficult coach turn physical loss into an unconventional path toward sporting redemption.
Overview
A gripping tale of ambition and resilience unfolds on the cricket field, where dreams are forged and shattered.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspiring
- poignant
- determined
- sports movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film emotionally inspiring and praised its lead performances, while some considered its narrative rushed and overly revealing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Anina Dixit must pursue cricket as a left-handed player after losing her right arm.
Padam Singh Sodhi trains Anina through demanding, unconventional coaching despite his own troubled disposition.
Anina's cricket ambitions continue after her injury, with the story emphasizing adaptation and perseverance.
The fictional sporting journey is grounded in Indian cricket culture and the emotional prestige of the game.
Films like Ghoomer, and why
Chak De! India
shared sports drama framework, determined underdog protagonist, and inspirational resilience
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
shared cricket-centered storytelling, mentorship, personal adversity, and uplifting emotional register
The Miracle Season
shared sports drama structure, disabled or disadvantaged athlete overcoming institutional and personal barriers, and stirring performances
Movie Details
- Director
- R. Balki
- Release Date
- 2023-08-17
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Rating
- 8.2 / 10 (10)
Cast
- Saiyami Kher
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Shabana Azmi
- Ivanka Das
- Angad Bedi
- Shivendra Singh Dungarpur
- Akshayy Joshi
- Piyush Raina
- Pari Sharma
- Bhagya Bhanushali
Common questions
- What is Ghoomer about?
- A fiercely determined cricketer and her difficult coach turn physical loss into an unconventional path toward sporting redemption.
- What is Ghoomer like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ghoomer as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ghoomer violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ghoomer.
- What did critics think of Ghoomer?
- Critics generally found the film emotionally inspiring and praised its lead performances, while some considered its narrative rushed and overly revealing.
- Which films are like Ghoomer?
- Films with a similar feel include Chak De! India, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, and The Miracle Season.
- How long is Ghoomer?
- Ghoomer runs 134 minutes.
