Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sentimental
- energetic
- date night
- bollywood movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jazz is raised in London with British habits while her parents attempt to secure an Indian marriage, and both romances face cultural scrutiny.
Arjun is reduced from husband to best man when Jazz refuses to recognize their arranged marriage in London.
Jazz encounters racial profiling, while Imran is pressured to abandon Islam, change his name, and distance himself from his family.
The Brown family and their associates reduce India to stereotypes and invoke Churchill while judging Indian identity.
Films like Namastey London, and why
Bend It Like Beckham
cross-cultural romance, family pressure, and identity conflict balanced with Bollywood comedy
Monsoon Wedding
diaspora identity, cultural expectations, and romantic conflict in a comic mainstream format
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
romantic comedy built around intercultural misunderstandings and family resistance
Jab We Met
Bollywood romance combining spectacle, family melodrama, and cultural identity themes
Movie Details
- Director
- Vipul Amrutlal Shah
- Release Date
- 2007-03-23
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (132)
Cast
- Akshay Kumar
- Katrina Kaif
- Rishi Kapoor
- Clive Standen
- Upen Patel
- Javed Sheikh
- Tiffany Mulheron
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Nina Wadia
- Shaana Diya
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 Namastey London about?
- A spirited Bollywood romantic comedy pits arranged marriage, diaspora identity, and British prejudice against the stubborn force of love.
- What is Namastey London like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Namastey London as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Namastey London violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Namastey London.
- Which films are like Namastey London?
- Films with a similar feel include Bend It Like Beckham, Monsoon Wedding, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Jab We Met.
- How long is Namastey London?
- Namastey London runs 131 minutes.
- Where can I watch Namastey London?
- In United States, Namastey London is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
