Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- bombastic
- patriotic
- witty
- action movie night
- bollywood night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's explosive action, visual spectacle, pacing, and Shah Rukh Khan–Deepika Padukone chemistry, while finding its spy-thriller story familiar and predictable.
What sets it apart
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Pathaan's mission unfolds through large-scale stunts, global intrigue, and a charismatic central performance.
Jim's bitter vendetta motivates an apocalyptic attack against India.
The agent races against a doomsday clock to stop an apocalyptic attack.
The film emphasizes explosive set pieces and a blend of practical action and special effects.
Films like Pathaan, and why
War
Hindi spy spectacle combining globe-spanning action, charismatic star power, comic banter, and patriotic stakes
Tiger Zinda Hai
Indian espionage blockbuster built around elaborate stunts, international locations, and a charismatic agent protagonist
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
High-energy spy thriller with stylized action, emotional rivalries, and large-scale national danger
Bang Bang!
Bombastic Hindi action adventure driven by star chemistry, revenge, and spectacular set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Siddharth Anand
- Release Date
- 2023-01-25
- Runtime
- 146 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (276)
Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Deepika Padukone
- John Abraham
- Dimple Kapadia
- Ashutosh Rana
- Prakash Belawadi
- Manish Wadhwa
- Akash Bhatija
- Shaji Choudhary
- Viraf Patel
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video 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 Pathaan about?
- A charismatic Indian superspy battles a vengeful mercenary whose apocalyptic scheme puts the nation on a ticking clock.
- What is Pathaan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pathaan as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pathaan violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Pathaan as brutal.
- What did critics think of Pathaan?
- Critics broadly praised the film's explosive action, visual spectacle, pacing, and Shah Rukh Khan–Deepika Padukone chemistry, while finding its spy-thriller story familiar and predictable.
- Which films are like Pathaan?
- Films with a similar feel include War, Tiger Zinda Hai, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and Bang Bang!.
- How long is Pathaan?
- Pathaan runs 146 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pathaan?
- In United States, Pathaan streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
