Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- earnest
- patriotic
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What critics said
Critics found the period detail and patriotic intent evident but considered the spy thriller overlong, dull, inconsistent, and only partially developed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
John Abraham's character is presented through the identities Romeo, Akbar, and Walter during an intelligence mission in Pakistan.
The agent serves India in secret, with his contribution dependent on remaining officially disavowable.
The operation unfolds prior to the India-Pakistan war of 1971 and is presented as a period spy mission.
The critical reception specifically identifies the film's strong desh bhakti sentiment as a defining register.
Films like Romeo Akbar Walter, and why
Raazi
period espionage, undercover identity, patriotic sentiment, and covert operations during India-Pakistan tensions
Baby
Indian spycraft, military conflict, nationalist drama, and sustained action-thriller tension
The Ghazi Attack
undercover intelligence work, wartime suspense, and morally constrained patriotism
Movie Details
- Director
- Robby Grewal
- Release Date
- 2019-03-15
- Runtime
- 141 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (44)
Cast
- John Abraham
- Mouni Roy
- Jackie Shroff
- Sikandar Kher
- Suchitra Krishnamoorthi
- Raghubir Yadav
- Anil George
- Rajesh Shringarpure
- Purnendu Bhattacharya
- Mushtaq Kak
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Romeo Akbar Walter about?
- An Indian banker becomes a multiply disguised RAW operative navigating a dangerous covert mission in pre-1971 Pakistan.
- What is Romeo Akbar Walter like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Romeo Akbar Walter as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Romeo Akbar Walter violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Romeo Akbar Walter as moderate.
- What did critics think of Romeo Akbar Walter?
- Critics found the period detail and patriotic intent evident but considered the spy thriller overlong, dull, inconsistent, and only partially developed.
- Which films are like Romeo Akbar Walter?
- Films with a similar feel include Raazi, Baby, and The Ghazi Attack.
- How long is Romeo Akbar Walter?
- Romeo Akbar Walter runs 141 minutes.
- Where can I watch Romeo Akbar Walter?
- In United States, Romeo Akbar Walter is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
