Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- witty
- energetic
- bollywood movie night
- lighthearted date night
What critics said
Critics found the lead chemistry and broad entertainment value appealing, but widely faulted the uneven, tedious second half and inconsistent writing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jignesh and Nikhil adopt the stage identities Rocco and Hunter to survive unemployment, producing risqué situations and public embarrassment.
The global recession causes Nikhil to lose his banking job and investments while Jignesh is repeatedly dismissed from work.
The protagonists rely on each other for survival but fall out after their escort work damages their relationships and custody situation.
The story places Indian friends in England amid racial profiling, adverse publicity, and social scrutiny.
Films like Desi Boyz, and why
Dostana
bollywood romantic comedy built around male friendship, relationship conflict, and comic identity performance
Namastey London
fish out of water comedy combining romance, friendship, workplace pressures, and contemporary diaspora life
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
ensemble romantic comedy with witty banter, emotional misunderstandings, and urban relationship drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Rohit Dhawan
- Release Date
- 2011-11-25
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (116)
Cast
- Akshay Kumar
- John Abraham
- Deepika Padukone
- Chitrangada Singh
- Anupam Kher
- Sanjay Dutt
- Omi Vaidya
- Mohnish Behl
- Shraman Jain
- Bharati Achrekar
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Desi Boyz about?
- Two unemployed Indian friends in England turn to male escorting, testing their friendship, romances, and ability to protect a vulnerable child amid recession and prejudice.
- What is Desi Boyz like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Desi Boyz as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Desi Boyz violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Desi Boyz.
- What did critics think of Desi Boyz?
- Critics found the lead chemistry and broad entertainment value appealing, but widely faulted the uneven, tedious second half and inconsistent writing.
- Which films are like Desi Boyz?
- Films with a similar feel include Dostana, Namastey London, and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.
- How long is Desi Boyz?
- Desi Boyz runs 122 minutes.
- Where can I watch Desi Boyz?
- In United States, Desi Boyz streams on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
