Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- volatile
- restless
- romantic movie night
- bollywood music night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's contemporary treatment of romance, strong performances, technical craft, and seamless soundtrack integration, while noting its conventional premise and lengthy, occasionally predictable execution.
What sets it apart
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Vicky's commitment phobia and Rumi's shifting desires drive the central romantic conflict.
Critics specifically praised Amit Trivedi's pulsating soundtrack for being seamlessly woven into the story.
The film presents a conventional love triangle through confusion, complex emotions, and an updated treatment of relationships.
Robbie's identity as a well-settled NRI makes him a concrete alternative to Rumi's unstable existing relationship.
Films like Manmarziyaan, and why
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
contemporary romantic drama centered on an emotionally volatile love triangle and difficult commitment choices
Rockstar
Hindi romance combining melodic storytelling, conflicted relationships, and contemporary emotional uncertainty
Tamasha
relationship-focused drama with a modern, unconventional treatment of romantic commitment
Jab We Met
emotionally intense romantic triangle with strong musical integration and complicated adult choices
Movie Details
- Director
- Anurag Kashyap
- Release Date
- 2018-09-14
- Runtime
- 155 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (72)
Cast
- Taapsee Pannu
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Vicky Kaushal
- Arun Bali
- Ashnoor Kaur
- Neelu Kohli
- Saurabh Sachdeva
- Sukhmani Sadana
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Manmarziyaan about?
- A free-spirited woman must choose between an irresistible but commitment-phobic lover and a dependable NRI husband in this emotionally charged Hindi romantic drama.
- What is Manmarziyaan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Manmarziyaan as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Manmarziyaan violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Manmarziyaan.
- What did critics think of Manmarziyaan?
- Critics broadly praised the film's contemporary treatment of romance, strong performances, technical craft, and seamless soundtrack integration, while noting its conventional premise and lengthy, occasionally predictable execution.
- Which films are like Manmarziyaan?
- Films with a similar feel include Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Rockstar, Tamasha, and Jab We Met.
- How long is Manmarziyaan?
- Manmarziyaan runs 155 minutes.
- Where can I watch Manmarziyaan?
- In United States, Manmarziyaan streams on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
