The Accidental Prime Minister (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2019, The Accidental Prime Minister is a drama and history film directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the memoir by Indian policy analyst Sanjaya Baru, The Accidental Prime Minister explores Manmohan Singh's tenure as the Prime Minister of India, and the kind of control he had over his cabinet and the country.
Who’s in it. The Accidental Prime Minister stars Anupam Kher as Manmohan Singh, Akshaye Khanna as Sanjaya Baru, Suzanne Bernert as Sonia Gandhi and Aahana Kumra as Priyanka Gandhi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Accidental Prime Minister has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Zee5. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accidental Prime Minister page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accidental Prime Minister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)?
- In AU, The Accidental Prime Minister is available to stream on Zee5. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Accidental Prime Minister worth watching?
- The Accidental Prime Minister holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Accidental Prime Minister?
- The Accidental Prime Minister stars Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna, Suzanne Bernert, Aahana Kumra and Arjun Mathur.
- When was The Accidental Prime Minister released?
- The Accidental Prime Minister was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.