Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- romantic
- witty
- bollywood movie night
- action movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the lead performances, feminist action-heroine portrayal, location photography, and set pieces, while finding the tone uneven and the romance overextended.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tiger and Zoya fall in love while serving within an espionage world that forbids romantic attachment.
Zoya fights back and shares the film's major action responsibilities, a point emphasized in the critical reception.
The mission begins in New Delhi and Dublin and expands into an international intelligence adventure.
The production foregrounds Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, large-scale action, and gorgeous location photography.
Films like Ek Tha Tiger, and why
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
globe-trotting spy action, romantic stakes, and charismatic lead performance
Bang Bang!
international espionage, forbidden romance, and high-energy set pieces
Agent Vinod
stylized spy adventure blending romance, comedy, and national-security intrigue
Movie Details
- Director
- Kabir Khan
- Release Date
- 2012-08-15
- Runtime
- 133 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (228)
Cast
- Salman Khan
- Katrina Kaif
- Girish Karnad
- Ranvir Shorey
- Gavie Chahal
- Roshan Seth
- Rajendra Sethi
- Ahran Chaudhary
- Bhupesh Singh
- Sanjay Gurbaxani
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ek Tha Tiger about?
- A top Indian spy discovers love and rebellion when a routine Dublin mission draws him into a dangerous romance with a fellow intelligence operative.
- What is Ek Tha Tiger like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ek Tha Tiger as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ek Tha Tiger violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Ek Tha Tiger as moderate.
- What did critics think of Ek Tha Tiger?
- Critics broadly praised the lead performances, feminist action-heroine portrayal, location photography, and set pieces, while finding the tone uneven and the romance overextended.
- Which films are like Ek Tha Tiger?
- Films with a similar feel include Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Bang Bang!, and Agent Vinod.
- How long is Ek Tha Tiger?
- Ek Tha Tiger runs 133 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ek Tha Tiger?
- In United States, Ek Tha Tiger streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
