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The Tiger Hunter

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
1.2K
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The Tiger Hunter (2016)
A young Indian man relocates to 1970s Chicago to become an engineer, but when his job falls through, resorts to an elaborate charade with misfit friends in order to woo his childhood sweetheart.
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A young Indian man relocates to 1970s Chicago to become an engineer, but when his job falls through, resorts to an elaborate charade with misfit friends in order to woo his childhood sweethe... Read allA young Indian man relocates to 1970s Chicago to become an engineer, but when his job falls through, resorts to an elaborate charade with misfit friends in order to woo his childhood sweetheart.A young Indian man relocates to 1970s Chicago to become an engineer, but when his job falls through, resorts to an elaborate charade with misfit friends in order to woo his childhood sweetheart.

  • Director
    • Lena Khan
  • Writers
    • Sameer Gardezi
    • Lena Khan
    • Meera Simhan
  • Stars
    • Danny Pudi
    • Rizwan Manji
    • Jon Heder
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lena Khan
    • Writers
      • Sameer Gardezi
      • Lena Khan
      • Meera Simhan
    • Stars
      • Danny Pudi
      • Rizwan Manji
      • Jon Heder
    • 17User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    The Tiger Hunter: Babu's Famous Chicken Tikka
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    Danny Pudi
    Danny Pudi
    • Sami Malik
    Rizwan Manji
    Rizwan Manji
    • Babu Rahman
    Jon Heder
    Jon Heder
    • Alex Womack
    Karen David
    Karen David
    • Ruby Iqbal
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Frank Womack
    Sam Page
    Sam Page
    • Kenneth Porter
    Iqbal Theba
    Iqbal Theba
    • General Iqbal
    Michael McMillian
    Michael McMillian
    • Winston
    Anand Desai-Barochia
    Anand Desai-Barochia
    • Vikram
    Parvesh Cheena
    Parvesh Cheena
    • Abdullah
    Karthik Srinivasan
    Karthik Srinivasan
    • Siddesh
    Kunal Dudheker
    Kunal Dudheker
    • Rehan
    Samba Schutte
    Samba Schutte
    • Kareem
    Mayank Bhatter
    • Parag
    Irene Roseen
    Irene Roseen
    • Secretary - Mrs. McCutcheon
    Robert Craighead
    Robert Craighead
    • Mr. Baldwin
    Eve Gordon
    Eve Gordon
    • Mrs. Womack
    Evan Charest
    Evan Charest
    • Dale
    • Director
      • Lena Khan
    • Writers
      • Sameer Gardezi
      • Lena Khan
      • Meera Simhan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews17

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    10gemmaa-louise-305-889030

    Wonderful movie - heartwarming and funny!

    I received a recommendation to see this movie and I was not disappointed. I enjoyed watching it immensely and spent most of it chuckling to myself.

    It is a beautiful story and the perspective it was shown from was actually quite refreshing. The actors also did a wonderful job!

    Whilst everyone is entitled to their own opinion, you shouldn't let the negative review put you off - it's worth a try at the very least! :)
    10penniellington

    Go see this darling film!

    I've seen this movie three times and laughed out loud every single time. Lena Khan's directorial debut is a revelation. Funny, touching, absurd, heartwarming and sentimental, this hits all the right notes. A feel good movie that'll leave you smiling.

    Danny Pudi is charming as Sami, an engineer who heads to America to make a name for himself, so that he might live up to the legend of his father, the great tiger hunter, and also woo his childhood sweetheart Ruby. Karen David sparkles as the best friend/object of Sami's desire. You believe their friendship is real and their chemistry leaps off the screen.

    Jon Heder and Kevin Pollack turn in fantastic performances as "coworkers" at Sami's depressing job (he works in the basement, drafting designs all day for a failing microwave business). But the real star amongst the dozen sidekicks is Babu, played with crackling glee by Rizwan Manji. Babu is the id of the movie, a cheerful immigrant living the American dream with his General Lee car and his "fiancée" Mary Tyler Moore. Babu is every college student moving out for the first time, into an apartment with their best friend (or 13), dead broke, but full of hope and excitement.

    Seeing this film not only reminds you of how much immigrants have made the US what it is, but it also hearkens back to a time when the American dream seemed tangible, romantic, and possible. Frankly, the world needs more Samis, Rubys, Babus, Alexes, Kareems, Rehans, Vikrams, Abdullahs,Parags and Siddeshes.
    7BLACKBEARDSAN

    Interesting colourful story

    This movie had a really had lot motivation dialogue , I don't know why it's so underrated.
    10safoora-41413

    Great lighthearted comedy with wonderful storyline!

    This is a great light hearted comedy that anyone can relate to! It is a beautifully executed storyline that gives you perspective on the struggles of our immigrant relatives. The characters are wonderful and the acting is really well done. This story is exactly what was needed with the current political climate. I truly enjoyed this family friendly movie with a great message!
    10HeyJamie

    A movie for immigrants

    This is a film set in India and America, but it's not just the Indian immigrant story, it's every immigrant's story. Told with grace and humor this film will have you laugh as it simultaneous tugs at your heart strings because you just so badly for the Sami to make it. I loved the rich colors and textures of the film and want so badly to talk about what happens, but no plot spoilers here! This is honestly a film for our generation, a film that not just every immigrant should watch, but every American. Cannot recommend more.

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    • Trivia
      Danny Pudi and Iqbal Theba previously appeared together in the television show Community with Iqbal playing Danny's character's (Abed) father.
    • Goofs
      Though the movie is said to take place in Chicago, there are palm trees clearly visible in the background at the 1 hour 13 minute point.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Darkest Timeline with Ken Jeong & Joel McHale: Unusable Content (2020)

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shekarchi e Babr
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Sneaky Sneaky Films
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    • Budget
      • $1,250,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $62,398
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,398
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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