Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- brooding
- visceral
- melancholic
- bollywood movie night
- action thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found Malang stylish and intermittently thrilling, with strong performances and romantic chemistry offset by an average storyline, excessive violence, and uneven storytelling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Advait becomes a serial avenger while police officers Agashe and Michael pursue the unfolding violence.
Advait and Sara’s relationship begins as a liberating Goa romance before tragedy redirects Advait toward revenge.
Critics specifically noted the film’s stylish presentation, power-packed action, and dark treatment of Goa.
The story uses Goa’s nightlife and criminal milieu as the backdrop for drug use, pursuit, and escalating violence.
Films like Malang, and why
Ek Villain
shared romantic thriller structure, revenge-driven action, and emotionally heightened style
Aashiqui 2
shared Bollywood crime melodrama, tragic romance, and revenge themes
Baaghi 2
shared stylish action, criminal underworld atmosphere, and morally conflicted protagonists
Ghajini
shared nonlinear revenge thriller mechanics, violence, and intense romantic drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Release Date
- 2020-02-06
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (67)
Cast
- Aditya Roy Kapur
- Disha Patani
- Anil Kapoor
- Kunal Kemmu
- Elli Avram
- Keith Sequeira
- Shaad Randhawa
- Angela Krislinzki
- Amruta Khanvilkar
- Makrand Deshpande
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Malang about?
- A doomed Goa romance curdles into a stylish, violent revenge thriller as a grieving man hunts those tied to his past.
- What is Malang like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Malang as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Malang violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Malang as graphic.
- What did critics think of Malang?
- Critics broadly found Malang stylish and intermittently thrilling, with strong performances and romantic chemistry offset by an average storyline, excessive violence, and uneven storytelling.
- Which films are like Malang?
- Films with a similar feel include Ek Villain, Aashiqui 2, Baaghi 2, and Ghajini.
- How long is Malang?
- Malang runs 135 minutes.
- Where can I watch Malang?
- In United States, Malang streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
