The Diplomat
“A true hero needs no weapon.”
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.
Where to watch The Diplomat in United States
Netflix
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Where is The Diplomat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Diplomat
The Diplomat is a 2025 Hindi-language thriller and drama film directed by Shivam Nair. The cast is led by John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Diplomat was produced by T-Series, Wakaoo Films, and Fortune Pictures LLP and made in India. It was released on March 7, 2025, and carries a U/A 13+ certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Shivam Nair
- Writers
- Ritesh Shah
- Release date
- March 7, 2025
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- U/A 13+
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- T-Series, Wakaoo Films, Fortune Pictures LLP
The Diplomat cast & crew
The Diplomat was directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah.
The cast features John Abraham as JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan), Sadia Khateeb as Uzma Ahmed, Kumud Mishra as Advocate N.M. Sayyed, Sharib Hashmi as Tiwari, Ashwath Bhatt as Director General ISIS Mallik, and Vidhatri Bandi as Seerat.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ishaan Chhabra, cinematography is by Dimo Popov, and it was produced by John Abraham and Bhushan Kumar.
Is The Diplomat worth watching?
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and drama, The Diplomat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Diplomat
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Cast of The Diplomat
John Abraham
JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)
Sadia Khateeb
Uzma Ahmed
Kumud Mishra
Advocate N.M. Sayyed
Sharib Hashmi
Tiwari
Ashwath Bhatt
Director General ISIS Mallik
Ram Gopal Bajaj
Vidhatri Bandi
Seerat
Jagjeet Sandhu
Tahir
Jeet Raidutt
Aamir
Bhawani Muzamil
Bashir
Revathi
Sushma Swaraj (Union External Affairs Minister)
Suman Rana
Shaheen
The Diplomat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Diplomat in United States?
The Diplomat is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Diplomat on Netflix?
Yes — The Diplomat is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Diplomat in?
The Diplomat is originally in Hindi, with audio tracks including English, Hindi, Urdu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Diplomat?
The Diplomat runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is The Diplomat rated?
The Diplomat is rated U/A 13+. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 43 ratings.
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