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Distant Thunder

1973·Movie
1h 41min
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Gangacharan is the new Brahmin of a village, where he assumes various duties: teaching, organizing religious events, and trying to prevent epidemics. But in that year 1943, war is raging (as reminded by the planes occasionally heard flying over the countryside), and a major famine is under way. As food shortages reach catastrophic proportions, Gangacharan attempts to preserve his privileged situation, while his generous wife, Ananga, conversely tries to help and support the community.
Indian CinemaBengali FamineSocial CommentaryHistorical DramaRural LifeHuman TragedyClass ConflictWartime StrugglesMarriage Dynamics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Distant Thunder legally?

Distant Thunder is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hoichoi, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Distant Thunder worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Distant Thunder rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Distant Thunder?

1 h 41 min

Distant Thunder runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Distant Thunder?

Critics100
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate Distant Thunder higher (100) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Distant Thunder in?

Bangla

It was made in Bangla. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Distant Thunder?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Distant Thunder in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.