The Illegal
2021, English. Directed by Danish Renzu.
A gritty realistic story about a young film school student from middle-class India who's forced to drop out to support his family while staying in the United States as an undocumented worker.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Illegal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- 23 March 2021
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How long is The Illegal?
The Illegal runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Illegal have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Illegal on?
The Illegal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Illegal?
If you liked The Illegal, try Bastard Out of Carolina, The Nest, Mexicali.
Who directed The Illegal?
The Illegal (2021) was directed by Danish Renzu and stars Suraj Sharma, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Adil Hussain.