Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- motivational
- uplifting
- sports movie night
- family viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the biopic earnest and well-intentioned but uneven in execution, with Taapsee Pannu's performance providing its strongest anchor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story follows Mithali Raj's life and cricket career, including her development from young player to national captain.
Mithali's struggles as a woman in Indian cricket place gendered limitations and institutional resistance at the center of the drama.
Coach Sampath guides Mithali's growth and supports her pursuit of excellence in cricket.
Training and match sequences use the sport's physical contest and national-team context to create the film's major set pieces.
Films like Shabaash Mithu, and why
Mary Kom
sports biopic centered on a determined female athlete overcoming institutional and cultural barriers
Dangal
Indian sports drama about perseverance, mentorship, and challenging gender expectations
Chak De! India
uplifting athletic biopic focused on a woman competing within a male-dominated sporting culture
Movie Details
- Director
- Srijit Mukherji
- Release Date
- 2022-07-15
- Runtime
- 155 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (15)
Cast
- Taapsee Pannu
- Vijay Raaz
- Mumtaz Sorcar
- Inayat Verma
- Brijendra Kala
- Geeta Agrawal Sharma
- Shilpi Marwaha
- Sampa Mandal
- Titeeksha Tawde
- Sameer Dharmadhikari
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- 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 Shabaash Mithu about?
- Mithali Raj fights through gendered obstacles and sporting setbacks to lead Indian women's cricket onto a larger national stage.
- What is Shabaash Mithu like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Shabaash Mithu as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Shabaash Mithu violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Shabaash Mithu.
- What did critics think of Shabaash Mithu?
- Critics broadly found the biopic earnest and well-intentioned but uneven in execution, with Taapsee Pannu's performance providing its strongest anchor.
- Which films are like Shabaash Mithu?
- Films with a similar feel include Mary Kom, Dangal, and Chak De! India.
- How long is Shabaash Mithu?
- Shabaash Mithu runs 155 minutes.
- Where can I watch Shabaash Mithu?
- In United States, Shabaash Mithu streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
