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22 Yards(2019)

5.5/10
Hindi140 mins

The story of a successful sports agent and his fall from grace. Barun Sobti plays the lead - a cricket enthusiast and a talent manager.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, ShemarooMe
OTT Release Date
15 March 2019
Theatrical Release
15 March 2019
Director
Mitali Ghoshal
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 20m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A sports agent's career is ruined by a scandal. He starts coaching a struggling cricket player, hoping to help him succeed.

From agent to mentor, one dream to reclaim.

Film Details

5.5Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date15 March 2019

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
survivalfriendshipidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title, 22 Yards, refers to the length of a cricket pitch, which is 22 yards long.
  • It was the first Hindi film to be shot extensively at the iconic Eden Gardens cricket stadium in Kolkata.
  • Director Mitali Ghoshal spent over two years researching the world of sports management before writing the script.
  • Actor Amartya Ray, who plays the cricketer Shome, is a trained theatre actor and not a professional cricketer.
  • The movie had a very limited theatrical release and was quickly made available on streaming platforms.
  • A real-life former Indian cricketer, Ashok Malhotra, has a cameo appearance in the film.
  • The production faced challenges filming during actual cricket matches to capture authentic crowd scenes.

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