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Bhaji on the Beach

1993Movie1 h 40 min

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes88%60%

A cathartic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A day to set yourself free.

A group of South Asian women try but cannot escape their problems on a day trip to a British beach resort.

Feels like

  • British Asian Cinema
  • Female Ensemble Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Storylines
  • Cultural Identity Conflict
  • Bhangra Music Integration
  • Social Realism with Humor
  • Intergenerational Tension
  • Empowerment Narrative

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Gurinder Chadha
Written by
Meera Syal, Gurinder Chadha
Produced by
Nadine Marsh-Edwards
Music by
Craig Pruess, John Altman

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Facts

September 11, 1993 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
September 11, 1993
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Punjabi
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Bhaji on the Beach worth watching?"

Questions about Bhaji on the Beach

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bhaji on the Beach worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is Bhaji on the Beach okay for kids?

Strong languageSexual content

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Bhaji on the Beach make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Bhaji on the Beach plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.