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Beta

1992·Movie
2h 35min
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–63%

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Beta is the story of Raju, the only child of a widowed multi millionaire. Raju's father can provide him anything he wants but Raju's only desire is to get mother's love, in order to please Raju, his father gets married to Nagmani, thinking that she will take care of Raju more than his real mother would. Raju becomes completely devoted to his stepmother, doing whatever she wishes. Time passes by, Raju grows up and gets married to Saraswati. Saraswati discovers that Nagmani's motherly love for Raju is fake and all what Nagmani is interested in, is capturing Raju's wealth.
Family DramaStep-Parent ConflictBetrayal & ManipulationInnocence vs. DeceitIndian CinemaSocial CommentaryEmotional IntensityTraditional Values

Crew

Directed by:
Indra Kumar
Written by:
K. Bhagyaraj, Rajeev Kaul, Gyandev Agnihotri
Composed by:
Anand Chitragupth, Milind Chitragupth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Beta legally?

PrimeHooplaFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

Beta is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beta worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Beta?

2 h 35 min

Beta runs 2 h 35 min.

What language is Beta in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Beta?

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