The Buckingham Murders released: Kareena Kapoor's murder mystery released on OTT. Check where to watch.

Kareena Kapoor-starrer The Buckingham Murders has been released on Netflix. The crime thriller directed by Hansal Mehta, which had a theatrical release on September 13, made its OTT debut in November. The Buckingham Murders was premiered on Netflix India on November 8, a couple of months after its theatrical release. Here's everything you need to know about the whodunit mystery.

The Buckingham Murders on Netflix: Release Date

The Buckingham Murders' story follows a British-Indian detective assigned to a case of a murdered child in the UK. It arrived on Netflix in most global regions, including the United Kingdom and the United States, beginning on November 7th, 2024, according to What's on Netflix.

The Buckingham Murders was originally released in two versions – Hinglish (80% dialogues in English and 20% dialogues in Hindi) and a dubbed Hindi version. However, Netflix India users are able to access only the dubbed Hindi version on the platform.


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The Buckingham Murders: When and where to watch the murder mystery

The story of The Buckingham Murders revolves around a British-Indian detective Jasmeet Bhamra, played by Kareena Kapoor Khan, the biggest pull of the movie. Kareena grapples with personal loss while investigating a case that brings her face-to-face with unresolved trauma. In this psychological thriller, Bhamra's past and present collide as she delves into the mystery of a missing child, bringing complex issues of grief, identity, and resilience to the forefront.

In the trailer, audience sees Bhamra trying to start afresh after the tragic loss of her child. Her relocation, however, does not bring her the peace she hoped for. She starts investigating a fresh missing case of a child and as she digs deeper, the haunting details of the investigation bring her own past trauma back to the surface, thus blurring the lines between her personal life and professional duty.

The film is expected to draw global viewers interested in high-stakes drama and crime thrillers, offering suspense combined with emotional depth. Buckingham Murders marks yet another bold narrative choice for Hansal Mehta, who has built a reputation for exploring layered human experiences.

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The film currently sits at 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a mixture of reviews from India and abroad.

The Buckingham Murders: Cast and Crew

Buckingham Murders features Kareena Kapoor Khan as the lead, alongside a strong supporting cast that includes Keith Allen and Rukku Nahar. Hansal Mehta directs with his characteristic attention to social detail, bringing out themes that resonate across cultures.

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The screenplay, written by Aseem Arrora, Raghav Raj Kakker, and Kashyap Kapoor, navigates a blend of suspense and emotional conflict, setting the stage for intense, character-driven drama. This is one of at least four SVOD movie debuts Netflix has in store in the United States for November 2024.

The cinematography was handled by Emma Dalesman, while Amitesh Mukherjee took care of the film's editing. The ‘Buckingham Murders’ had its premiere at the 67th BFI London Film Festival on October 14, 2023, and it was also featured as the opening film at the 2023 Mumbai Film Festival, held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on October 27.