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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

1998Movie3 h 5 min

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes71%92%

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Love is Friendship.

Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.

Feels like

  • Bollywood Romantic Drama
  • Musical & Emotional
  • Love Triangle
  • Family-Centric Narrative
  • Heartwarming & Wholesome
  • College Life & Friendship
  • Destiny & Reunion
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Feel-Good Cinema

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Karan Johar
Written by
Karan Johar
Produced by
Yash Johar
Music by
Jatin Pandit, Lalit Pandit

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 16, 1998 · 3 h 5 min · Romance, Drama, Comedy

Released
October 16, 1998
Runtime
3 h 5 min
Genres
Romance, Drama, Comedy
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
136 countries

Tropes

Almost Kiss, How Dad Met Mom, Nice Guy +9

  • Almost Kiss
  • How Dad Met Mom
  • Nice Guy
  • Just Friends
  • Tomboy and Girly Girl
  • The Mourning After
  • Power of Love
  • New Old Flame
  • Hot for Teacher
  • Platonic Life-Partners
  • Gratuitous English
  • Girliness Upgrade

12 of 49 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kuch Kuch Hota Hai?"

Questions about Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kuch Kuch Hota Hai?

NetflixPrimeMometu

In the United States, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai streams on Netflix and Prime, and it is free with ads on Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (71).

Is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will Kuch Kuch Hota Hai make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Was Kuch Kuch Hota Hai a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$26 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 10.6 times its budget.

Is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.