Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- sentimental
- energetic
- bollywood movie night
- light crime caper evening
What critics said
Critics were divided, with some praising the clever construction, comic dialogue, music, direction, and performances while others faulted the romance and especially the climax.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Roy abandons his detached confidence after losing Simmi and seeks purpose through a final scheme.
Roy takes amateur conman Dittu under his wing and teaches him the mechanics of deception.
Roy's brain tumour and limited time give the con operation heightened emotional urgency.
The film emphasizes dialogue, performance, and improvisational tricks as the pair lure Chandru.
Films like Bluffmaster!, and why
Matchstick Men
shared con-artist comedy, remorseful protagonist, and bittersweet emotional stakes
Bunty Aur Babli
shared Hindi-language caper energy, romantic complications, and comic deception
Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
shared stylish crime comedy, mentor apprentice dynamics, and charismatic scheming
The Sting
shared twist-oriented crime plotting, dark humor, and emotionally complicated deception
Movie Details
- Director
- Rohan Sippy
- Release Date
- 2005-12-16
- Runtime
- 137 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (51)
Cast
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Nana Patekar
- Boman Irani
- Sanjay Mishra
- Tinnu Anand
- Carol Gracias
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bluffmaster! about?
- A repentant professional conman with a terminal illness mentors an eager novice for one last elaborate swindle against a crooked hotelier.
- What is Bluffmaster! like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bluffmaster! as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Bluffmaster! violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Bluffmaster! as mild.
- What did critics think of Bluffmaster!?
- Critics were divided, with some praising the clever construction, comic dialogue, music, direction, and performances while others faulted the romance and especially the climax.
- Which films are like Bluffmaster!?
- Films with a similar feel include Matchstick Men, Bunty Aur Babli, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, and The Sting.
- How long is Bluffmaster!?
- Bluffmaster! runs 137 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bluffmaster!?
- In United States, Bluffmaster! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
