Polite Society
- 2023 film
A heist caper focused on two British-Pakistani sisters, written and directed by Nida Manzoor. Also features Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, Shobu Kapoor, Ella Bruccoleri, Seraphina Beh and more.
Streaming rank this week: 790
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Polite Society review
Following the blast of sitcom joy that was We Are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor takes a giant leap to the big screen with an in-your-face comedy about crane-kicking the face of traditional mores.
Fatima Sheriff, Little White Lies, 25th April 2023Polite Society review
The debut film from Nida Manzoor, Polite Society is an appealing blend of action romp and teen comedy centred on a martial arts-obsessed teen.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th April 2023Polite Society review
A high-flying kick of a comedy.
Reuben Baron, Looper, 23rd January 2023Polite Society review
Two sisters take on the patriarchy in this riotous action comedy.
Poulomi Das, The Playlist, 23rd January 2023Polite Society review
We Are Lady Parts creator Nida Manzoor wrote and directed this raucous movie about a martial arts-obsessed teenage girl determined to sabotage her older sister's upcoming marriage.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter, 23rd January 2023Polite Society review
Sixteen-year-old Ria doesn't want her older sister to get married, and she'll go to extreme lengths to keep the ceremony from happening in Nida Manzoor's Scott Pilgrim-esque Sundance sensation.
Peter Debruge, Variety, 22nd January 2023Polite Society review
Inventive action comedy soars, then falters.
Adrian Horton, The Guardian, 22nd January 2023Polite Society review
Nida Manzoor's feature debut is an action comedy equally hilarious as it is heartfelt.
Chase Hutchinson, Collider, 21st January 2023Polite Society review
A cultural action adventure film complete with martial arts and wirefu.
Valerie Complex, Deadline, 21st January 2023Polite Society review
Polite Society is a sure-fire crowd favorite to be.
James Preston Poole, Full Circle Cinema, 21st January 2023