The Diplomat Movie Review
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14 Mar 2025
The Diplomat movie review: what critics say (10)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 5 of 10 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the performances.
The possibilities of this serviceable thriller are immense but the makers prefer to play it safe and hold back the daredevil in the diplomat's clothing, observes Sukanya Verma.
Read the full reviewThe Diplomat is a true story told with minimum dramatization and a fascinating ‘reality.’ Action star John Abraham does not even lift his hand, except to bang a table twice!
Read the full reviewThrough the film we get to know how Uzma Ahmad was rescued because of the hugely brave efforts of the staff of the Indian Embassy, Deputy High Commissioner JP Singh (John Abraham) and the then External Affairs Minister Sushma…
Read the full reviewIt isn’t even a thriller in the conventional sense. It starts off slow, builds up gradually and, once it hits its straps, it clicks firmly into place.The Diplomat gives John Abraham the opportunity to flesh out an individual not…
Read the full reviewJohn Abraham and Sadia Khateeb's The Diplomat releases on March 14. Directed by Shivam Nair, it is based on a true story. The film finds inspiration in Uzma Ahmed's tale. Before you book tickets, read our review.
Read the full reviewThe direct exchange between the Indian and Pakistani ministries, rather than the embassy simply relaying messages, could have heightened the intensity.
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What we know
The Deputy High Commissioner, J.P. Singh, faces an unusual crisis when a mysterious woman rushes inside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, claiming forced marriage in Pakistan and seeking a return to India.
Trailer
Cast and crew
John AbrahamJP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)
Sadia KhateebUzma Ahmed
Kumud MishraAdvocate N.M. Sayyed
Sharib HashmiTiwari
Ashwath BhattDirector General ISIS Mallik
Ram Gopal Bajaj
Vidhatri BandiSeerat
Jagjeet SandhuTahir
Jeet RaiduttAamirBBhawani MuzamilBashir
RevathiSushma Swaraj (Union External Affairs Minister)SSuman RanaShaheen Where to watch in India
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Day-wise India net starts on 14 Mar 2025. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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5 answersIs The Diplomat worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.3 out of 5, with 8 of 10 critics recommending it.
When did The Diplomat release?
14 Mar 2025.
Who is in the cast of The Diplomat?
John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, Ashwath Bhatt, Ram Gopal Bajaj, Vidhatri Bandi, Jagjeet Sandhu.
Who directs The Diplomat?
Shivam Nair.
What do critics say about The Diplomat?
10 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.3 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.