Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- playful
- youthful
- light weekend viewing
- bollywood movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film engaging for younger viewers and energetic in concept, while many felt its weak premise and excessive length reduced its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mickey's virus creation and the police hacking case drive the central conflict.
Mickey is recruited because his street-smart hacking skills can help ACP Siddhanth crack the case.
Mickey avoids hard work and falls in love with Kung Fu Chameli, a character he created in his game.
The plot combines Delhi Police investigation with a hacker's informal digital world.
Films like Mickey Virus, and why
Special 26
comic hacker protagonist, cybercrime investigation, and breezy thriller energy
Bunty Aur Babli
Indian crime-comedy blend with an outsider protagonist navigating police pressure
Dhoom
playful Indian caper tone, youthful mischief, and escalating criminal complications
Movie Details
- Director
- Saurabh Varma
- Release Date
- 2013-10-25
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (24)
Cast
- Maniesh Paul
- Elli Avram
- Puja Gupta
- Manish Chaudhary
- Raghav Kakkar
- Dean Alexandrou
- Varun Badola
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 Mickey Virus about?
- A lazy Delhi hacker is pulled from his improvised digital life into a police cybercrime investigation that tests his cleverness and evasive charm.
- What is Mickey Virus like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mickey Virus as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mickey Virus violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Mickey Virus as mild.
- What did critics think of Mickey Virus?
- Critics generally found the film engaging for younger viewers and energetic in concept, while many felt its weak premise and excessive length reduced its impact.
- Which films are like Mickey Virus?
- Films with a similar feel include Special 26, Bunty Aur Babli, and Dhoom.
- How long is Mickey Virus?
- Mickey Virus runs 135 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mickey Virus?
- In United States, Mickey Virus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
