Bigil (2019)
Bigil is streaming in the UAE on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, STARZPLAY.
The verdict
Bigil sits squarely in the middle of the pack — watchable, and just as easily forgettable. It carries a 6.4/10 on TMDB across 83 ratings — squarely mid-table. At 177 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In the UAE you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, STARZPLAY.
Should you spend 2h 57m on it?
2h 57m of Tamil drama with an action streak. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — it's early, and 83 votes can still move it
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 57m
- Why
- 6.4/10 across 83 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
A do-gooder don wants his footballer son to uplift the life of his people by becoming a champion, but fate draws the youngster into a life of violence. Will he be able to fulfill his father’s dream when an opportunity comes his way seven years later?
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 57m — long |
| Genre | Drama / Action |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Atlee
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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