Overview
A tale of bravery and sacrifice unfolds in the skies, where one woman's courage shines brightest in the face of terror.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- harrowing
- sincere
- serious film night
- historical drama viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the gripping true-story construction, emotional impact, and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s commanding performance as Neerja.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Neerja Bhanot protects passengers during the Pan Am Flight 73 hijacking despite extreme personal danger.
The central conflict unfolds during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73, with passengers and crew trapped aboard.
The film dramatizes Neerja Bhanot’s documented sacrifice while saving passengers from terrorists.
Rama, Harish, and Neerja’s family relationships frame her identity as a beloved daughter alongside her professional courage.
Films like Neerja, and why
Talvar
female-centered true-story drama combining terrorism, courage, and intense suspense
Mary Kom
Indian biographical drama praised for emotionally gripping realism and a central performance
United 93
claustrophobic hostage thriller focused on civilian survival and moral courage
The Attacks of 26/11
historical biographical drama built around extraordinary personal bravery under institutional violence
Movie Details
- Director
- Ram Madhvani
- Release Date
- 2016-02-19
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (245)
Cast
- Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
- Shabana Azmi
- Shekhar Ravjiani
- Yogendra Tiku
- Jim Sarbh
- Abrar Zahoor
- Ali Baldiwala
- Kavi Shastri
- Waqar Khan
Common questions
- What is Neerja about?
- A courageous flight attendant confronts terrorists aboard a hijacked plane and risks everything to protect hundreds of passengers.
- What is Neerja like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Neerja as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Neerja violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Neerja as moderate.
- What did critics think of Neerja?
- Critics broadly praised the gripping true-story construction, emotional impact, and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s commanding performance as Neerja.
- Which films are like Neerja?
- Films with a similar feel include Talvar, Mary Kom, United 93, and The Attacks of 26/11.
- How long is Neerja?
- Neerja runs 122 minutes.
