Hotel Mumbai
dir. Anthony Maras · 2019
Plot
A gripping true story of humanity and heroism, HOTEL MUMBAI vividly recounts the 2008 siege of the famed Taj Hotel by a group of terrorists in Mumbai, India. Among the dedicated hotel staff is the renowned chef Hemant Oberoi (Anupam Kher) and a waiter (Academy Award-Nominee Dev Patel, Slumdog Millionaire) who choose to risk their lives to protect their guests. As the world watches on, a desperate couple (Armie Hammer, Call Me By Your Name and Nazanin Boniadi, "Homeland") is forced to make unthinkable sacrifices to protect their newborn child.
Why watch
"Hotel Mumbai" immerses viewers in the harrowing true story of the 2008 Taj Hotel siege, where the bonds of humanity are tested against the backdrop of terror. With relentless pacing and a focus on survival, this film captures the fragility of safety and the heroism that emerges in the darkest moments.