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Adalat

1976·Movie
2h 26min
65
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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, society, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

Village bred farmer, brave, and honest, Dharamchand alias Dharma is thrilled when his wife, Radha, gives birth to a baby boy, who they decide to call Raju. Dharma comes to the rescue of Ajit, Suresh, and Sujit, when they are being attacked by a tiger, and they graciously offer him a job in Bombay whenever he needs it. When the region experiences drought, Dharma, Radha, Raju and Dharma's sister, Laxmi, re-locate to Bombay, where Ajit makes Dharma the Manager of his warehouse. Dharma does his job diligently, but one day is arrested by the police for carrying on illegal activities. When in court, he tries to prove his innocence, but is disbelieved and is sentenced to 18 months in jail plus an additional six months for contempt of court. When he returns home, everything has changed. His wife and Raju are near destitution; Laxmi has been raped by Sujit and has killed herself.
Classic Bollywood DramaSocial RealismCorruption & JusticeFamily TragedyUrban MigrationMoral Integrity vs. Systemic FailureNostalgic 70s CinemaEmotional CatharsisCrime Thriller Elements

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Adalat legally?

Adalat is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Adalat worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Adalat rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Adalat?

2 h 26 min

Adalat runs 2 h 26 min.

What language is Adalat in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Adalat?

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