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Kim

1950·Movie
1h 53min·NR
66
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, mystery, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Famed Spectacular Adventure Story Filmed Against Authentic Backgrounds in Mystic India The Greatest Spy Thriller of Them All!

During the British Raj, the orphan of a British soldier poses as a Hindu and is torn between his loyalty to a Buddhist mystic and aiding the English secret service.
British Raj EraOrphan's JourneyLoyalty ConflictHistorical AdventureEspionageCross-Cultural ThemesComing-of-AgeIntrigue and Mystery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kim

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kim legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kim worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kim rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Kim?

1 h 53 min

Kim runs 1 h 53 min.

Is Kim based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kim?

Critics71
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Kim higher (71) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Kim in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kim?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kim in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kim use?

Crashing Through the HaremAdaptational NationalityDeath by AdaptationAmbiguous SituationBrownfaceNamed In The AdaptationUniversal EyeglassesChroma KeyAdaptational HeroismCreator's Culture CarryoverI Want GrandkidsHollywood Oldand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Kim, including Crashing Through the Harem, Adaptational Nationality, Death by Adaptation.