Jersey
A failed Telugu cricketer risks his family’s stability to chase one last chance at the game that once defined him.
Overview
A gifted cricketer struggles against the odds to reclaim his dreams on the pitch.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- emotional
- sincere
- uplifting
- sports movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Jersey as an emotionally powerful and refreshing sports drama, especially for Nani’s performance, Gowtam Tinnanuri’s screenplay, convincing cricket sequences, and tearful emotional payoff.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Arjun is a gifted cricketer in his mid-thirties whose stalled career leads him back toward competitive cricket.
Arjun’s pursuit of cricket unfolds alongside his relationship with Sarah and their son Nani.
The cricket matches are presented as extensions of Arjun’s personal struggle, with the human drama remaining central.
The plot is rooted in the dream of representing the Indian cricket team and the cultural weight of the sport in India.
Films like Jersey, and why
Iqbal
emotional sports drama centered on perseverance, family pressure, and a late return to competition
Chak De! India
uplifting Indian sports drama combining athletic ambition with intimate family emotion
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
cricket-focused drama where personal redemption and sporting achievement are inseparable
Dangal
heartfelt underdog sports narrative driven by parental relationships and renewed purpose
Movie Details
- Director
- Gowtam Tinnanuri
- Release Date
- 2019-04-19
- Runtime
- 160 min
- Rating
- 8.0 / 10 (80)
Cast
- Nani
- Shraddha Srinath
- Ronit Kamra
- Harish Kalyan
- Viswant Duddumpudi
- Sathyaraj
- Sanusha Santhosh
- Sampath Raj
- Shishir Sharma
- Praveen
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sun Nxt
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jersey about?
- A failed Telugu cricketer risks his family’s stability to chase one last chance at the game that once defined him.
- What is Jersey like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jersey as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Jersey violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Jersey.
- What did critics think of Jersey?
- Critics broadly praised Jersey as an emotionally powerful and refreshing sports drama, especially for Nani’s performance, Gowtam Tinnanuri’s screenplay, convincing cricket sequences, and tearful emotional payoff.
- Which films are like Jersey?
- Films with a similar feel include Iqbal, Chak De! India, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, and Dangal.
- How long is Jersey?
- Jersey runs 160 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jersey?
- In United States, Jersey streams on Sun Nxt.
