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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

2001Movie3 h 29 min

ComedyDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

It's all about loving your parents.

Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a young man goes on a mission to reunite his family.

Feels like

  • Bollywood Family Drama
  • Emotional Reunion
  • Epic Romance
  • Musical Spectacle
  • Traditional Values vs. Love
  • Heartwarming & Melancholic
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Slow Burn Narrative
  • Nostalgic Appeal

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Karan Johar
Written by
Karan Johar, Sheena Parikh
Produced by
Yash Johar
Music by
Sandesh Shandilya, Babloo Chakravorty

Everyone

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Facts

December 14, 2001 · 3 h 29 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
December 14, 2001
Runtime
3 h 29 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
English
Made in
India, United Kingdom
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
136 countries

Tropes

Production Throwback, Impossibly Cool Clothes, Like a Daughter to Me +9

  • Production Throwback
  • Impossibly Cool Clothes
  • Like a Daughter to Me
  • Parental Favoritism
  • Forgiveness
  • Mundane Made Awesome
  • Meet Cute
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Crowd Song
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism
  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • Something Only They Would Say

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?"

Questions about Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?

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In the United States, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham streams on Netflix and Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in English?

HindiEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English.

What tropes does Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham use?

Production ThrowbackImpossibly Cool ClothesLike a Daughter to MeParental FavoritismForgivenessMundane Made AwesomeMeet CuteMistaken IdentityCrowd SongSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismChildhood Friend RomanceSomething Only They Would Sayand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Production Throwback, Impossibly Cool Clothes, and Like a Daughter to Me.