Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- patriotic
- earnest
- tense
- historical film night
- war movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a sincere, visually ambitious historical war drama whose patriotic energy and performances are tempered by uneven execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Balram Mehta's growth parallels India's first successful entry into enemy territory during the Garibpur battle and the birth of Bangladesh.
The PT-76 tank nicknamed Pippa is central to the battle's identity and to the film's military imagery.
The story follows Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta's leadership during the Garibpur operation.
The campaign is presented as a decisive step toward Bangladesh's formation and liberation.
Films like Pippa, and why
The Ghazi Attack
historical war drama centered on military leadership, national identity, and a pivotal South Asian conflict
Shershaah
Indian historical war drama combining battlefield strategy, patriotic feeling, and personal sacrifice
Lakshya
biographical military drama about a young officer proving himself amid a consequential war
The Last Full Measure
large-scale liberation war drama focused on soldiers, national transformation, and human cost
Movie Details
- Director
- Raja Menon
- Release Date
- 2023-11-10
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Rating
- 4.8 / 10 (10)
Cast
- Ishaan Khatter
- Mrunal Thakur
- Priyanshu Painyuli
- Soni Razdan
- Soham Majumdar
- Chandrachoor Rai
- Inaamulhaq
- Avijit Dutt
- Leysan Karimova
- Neeraj Pardeep Purohit
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pippa about?
- A young Indian officer commands amphibious tanks through the Garibpur battle, finding personal purpose as his country helps liberate Bangladesh.
- What is Pippa like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pippa as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pippa violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Pippa as moderate.
- What did critics think of Pippa?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a sincere, visually ambitious historical war drama whose patriotic energy and performances are tempered by uneven execution.
- Which films are like Pippa?
- Films with a similar feel include The Ghazi Attack, Shershaah, Lakshya, and The Last Full Measure.
- How long is Pippa?
- Pippa runs 140 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pippa?
- In United States, Pippa streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
