Overview
A father's dreams are reignited through the determination of his son, leading to a heartfelt journey of redemption.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- warm
- uplifting
- family movie night
- sports viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Toolsidas Jr. commits himself to fulfilling his father’s dream after Toolsidas loses a major snooker tournament.
Former snooker champion Mohammad Salam becomes the boy’s mentor as he prepares to compete.
Toolsidas says he only plays for his son, while the son answers that devotion by taking up his father’s sporting goal.
The central conflict unfolds through tournaments, rivalries, and training in the specialized world of competitive snooker.
Films like Toolsidas Junior, and why
Iqbal
family-centered sports drama about mentorship, parental dreams, and a young protagonist striving to restore dignity through competition
Chak De! India
uplifting Indian sports drama combining an underdog tournament journey with emotional family stakes and determined mentorship
The Karate Kid
warm coming-of-age sports story centered on a child pursuing a parent’s aspiration through disciplined training
Dangal
sentimental sports drama about youthful ambition, intergenerational bonds, and overcoming defeat
Movie Details
- Director
- Mridul
- Release Date
- 2022-03-04
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (13)
Cast
- Sanjay Dutt
- Rajiv Kapoor
- Varun Buddhadev
- Dalip Tahil
- Tasveer Kamil
- Chinmay Chandraunshuh
- Barun Chanda
- Ankur Vikal
- Badrul Islam
- Don Ray
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 Toolsidas Junior about?
- A devoted boy enters the demanding world of competitive snooker to revive his father’s shattered sporting dream.
- What is Toolsidas Junior like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Toolsidas Junior as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Toolsidas Junior violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Toolsidas Junior.
- Which films are like Toolsidas Junior?
- Films with a similar feel include Iqbal, Chak De! India, The Karate Kid, and Dangal.
- How long is Toolsidas Junior?
- Toolsidas Junior runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch Toolsidas Junior?
- In United States, Toolsidas Junior streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
