Mr. India
An impoverished guardian becomes an invisible folk hero to save his orphaned children and defeat a flamboyant arms smuggler.
Overview
A man discovers the power of invisibility to protect those he loves from a ruthless criminal.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- exuberant
- campy
- witty
- family movie night
- bollywood nostalgia
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's exuberant blend of science-fiction, comedy, romance, music, and action, especially the performances of Anil Kapoor and Sridevi.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Arun adopts the identity of Mr. India after Professor Sinha gives him an invisibility device, using it against Mogambo's criminal network.
Mogambo combines international arms smuggling, grandiose declarations, and elaborate threats with exaggerated comic-book performance.
Arun devotes his life to raising orphaned children and risks himself to defend their shared home.
The film balances science-fiction invention, romance between Arun and Seema, musical sequences, humor, social justice, and action spectacle.
Films like Mr. India, and why
The Incredibles
shared superhero fantasy, comic-book simplicity, family adventure, and playful villainy
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
shared invisible-hero premise, science-fiction gadgetry, and lighthearted action
Spy Kids
shared children-centered adventure, flamboyant villain, and exuberant fantasy spectacle
Krrish
shared musical superhero entertainment, social justice themes, and broad comic tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Shekhar Kapur
- Release Date
- 1987-05-25
- Runtime
- 179 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (116)
Cast
- Anil Kapoor
- Sridevi
- Amrish Puri
- Satish Kaushik
- Annu Kapoor
- Sharat Saxena
- Ajit Vachani
- Ashok Kumar
- Aanjjan Srivastav
- Bob Christo
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 Mr. India about?
- An impoverished guardian becomes an invisible folk hero to save his orphaned children and defeat a flamboyant arms smuggler.
- What is Mr. India like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mr. India as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mr. India violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Mr. India as moderate.
- What did critics think of Mr. India?
- Critics broadly praised the film's exuberant blend of science-fiction, comedy, romance, music, and action, especially the performances of Anil Kapoor and Sridevi.
- Which films are like Mr. India?
- Films with a similar feel include The Incredibles, Memoirs of an Invisible Man, Spy Kids, and Krrish.
- How long is Mr. India?
- Mr. India runs 179 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mr. India?
- In United States, Mr. India is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
