Kites (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Kites is a 2010 action thriller directed by Anurag Basu. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $11.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Anurag Basu
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kites About?
The premise of Kites without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the Mexican desert, J struggles to survive after a shooting, his past as a thrill-seeker abruptly ended. Tormented by recollections of his lost love, Natasha, he begins a dangerous search for her, even as he's a wanted man. He finds himself entangled in a complex situation of lies and betrayal. Their relationship was forbidden, and now they must face the perils that threaten to keep them apart.
Kites Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- tragic romance
- desert
- casino
- love
- tragic event
- suicide
- bank
- lovers on the lam
- fugitive
- car chase
- fiance fiancee relationship
- infidelity
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- language barrier
- bikini
- sexual tension
- kiss
- interracial romance
- dance instructor
- ambiguous title
- salsa dancing
- one word title
- dance
The Director of Kites
Directed by Anurag Basu.
- Director Anurag Basu
More from Anurag Basu
More films directed by Anurag Basu: Jagga Jasoos, Barfi!, Life in a Metro and Gangster.
Kites Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kites 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 4.6
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TMDB 72% User score
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Kites Plot Summary
What happens in Kites from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jay Ray, played by Hrithik Roshan, is a dance instructor based in the lively city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Unbeknownst to many, he has a side business where he marries immigrant women for cash, assisting them in obtaining green cards. However, everything changes when he encounters Gina, the affluent daughter of the powerful Mexican-American casino mogul Bob Grover, portrayed by Kabir Bedi. Gina, played by Kangana Ranaut, falls head over heels for Jay, who, seeing the opportunity for a financially secure future, plays along with her affection despite her obsessive tendencies. Although initially repulsed by her, Jay quickly reassesses his strategy upon realizing Gina’s wealth.
Full summary
The whole story of Kites, scene by scene
Kites Box Office
Kites grossed $11.9 million worldwide. $1.7 million came from the US and Canada and $10.2 million (86%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
- International
- $10.2M
How Well Do You Know Kites?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Jay Ray's profession in Las Vegas?
Cars in Kites
49 cars on screen, including the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC and the 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible.
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2007 Bentley Continental GTC Important role -
1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Important role -
1985 Chevrolet Astro Important role -
1962 Dodge D-100 Important role
Kites Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Brett Ratner Presents Kites: The Remix” and “Kites Mas Alla de la Fronteras”.
- Also known as
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- Brett Ratner Presents Kites: The Remix
- Kites Mas Alla de la Fronteras
- Воздушные змеи
- Kites - Auf der Flucht
- Tehlikeli Aşk
- 风筝
- Szökevény szerelem
- Tanec draků
- עפיפונים
- Хвърчила
- As Barreiras do Amor
- 카이츠
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- 寶萊塢之我倆沒有明天
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kite, High Flying Romance and Baja.
Kites FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Kites, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kites?
Kites runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Kites released?
Kites was released on May 21, 2010.
Who directed Kites?
Kites was directed by Anurag Basu.
More films by Anurag Basu How much did Kites make at the box office?
Kites grossed $11.9 million worldwide ($1.7 million domestic, $10.2 million international).
How is Kites rated?
Kites has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does Kites have a post-credit scene?
No. Kites has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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