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Kaathal - The Core

2023Movie1 h 52 min

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Mathew Devassy, a retired bank manager decides to enter local panchayat elections. Unexpectedly, his wife Omana, shocks everyone by filing for divorce, claiming that Mathew is gay.

Feels like

  • Malayalam Cinema
  • Political Satire
  • Divorce Drama
  • Family Conflict
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Nuance
  • Contemporary Kerala
  • Character-Driven

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Jeo Baby, Anil Anandan
Written by
Paulson Skaria, Adarsh Sukumaran
Produced by
Mammootty
Music by
Mathews Pulickan

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Facts

November 23, 2023 · 1 h 52 min · Drama

Released
November 23, 2023
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Malayalam
Made in
India
Box office
$2 million
Available in
3 countries

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3 questions, like "Is Kaathal - The Core worth watching?"

Questions about Kaathal - The Core

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Kaathal - The Core worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Kaathal - The Core plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Kaathal - The Core in English?

Malayalam

No, it was made in Malayalam.