Overview
An elite counter-intelligence unit races against time to thwart a catastrophic terrorist plot.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- tense
- patriotic
- action movie night
- bollywood thriller night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a gripping, fast-paced espionage thriller elevated by Akshay Kumar's performance, sharp direction, and effective action sequences.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ajay Singh Rajput and the Baby unit track an international terrorist conspiracy through covert missions.
Ajay's effectiveness emerges through surveillance, planning, interrogation, and coordinated field operations.
The unit's counter-terrorism mandate is repeatedly shaped by government decisions and the consequences of militant violence.
Critics specifically praised the film's action direction, cinematography, and fast-moving counter-intelligence set pieces.
Films like Baby, and why
A Wednesday!
Indian counter-terrorism thriller with tightly coordinated intelligence operations and brisk action set pieces
Special 26
Hindi espionage thriller combining elite agents, terrorism, procedural investigation, and patriotic urgency
Zero Dark Thirty
International intelligence mission driven by tactical planning, covert operations, and escalating terrorist threats
Movie Details
- Director
- Neeraj Pandey
- Release Date
- 2015-01-23
- Runtime
- 160 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (200)
Cast
- Akshay Kumar
- Anupam Kher
- Kay Kay Menon
- Rana Daggubati
- Danny Denzongpa
- Taapsee Pannu
- Madhurima Tuli
- Mikaal Zulfiqar
- Sushant Singh
- Hasan Noman
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Baby about?
- An elite Indian counter-intelligence team races across borders to dismantle a terrorist network before it can attack India.
- What is Baby like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Baby as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Baby violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Baby as moderate.
- What did critics think of Baby?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a gripping, fast-paced espionage thriller elevated by Akshay Kumar's performance, sharp direction, and effective action sequences.
- Which films are like Baby?
- Films with a similar feel include A Wednesday!, Special 26, and Zero Dark Thirty.
- How long is Baby?
- Baby runs 160 minutes.
- Where can I watch Baby?
- In United States, Baby is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
