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The Mahabharata

1990Movie2 h 53 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes–86%

An intricate, philosophical drama movie about history and war, with standout characters and direction.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Jealousy and hatred is what separates the Pandavas and Kauravas. The Kauravas fear the Pandavas are after the throne of their father. Yudhishthira of the Pandavas gets told by the deity, Krishna, that he will become king. A war is inevitable.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Mythological Adaptation
  • War & Morality
  • Intergenerational Conflict
  • Human Condition
  • Profound Character Study
  • Cultural Masterpiece
  • Spiritual Themes

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Peter Brook
Written by
Jean-Claude Carrière, Peter Brook, Marie-Hélène Estienne
Produced by
Michel Propper
Music by
Toshi Tsuchitori, Kudsi Erguner, Mahmoud Tabrizi-Zadeh

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Facts

January 24, 1990 · 2 h 53 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 24, 1990
Runtime
2 h 53 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Mahabharata worth watching?"

Questions about The Mahabharata

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mahabharata worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

Is The Mahabharata okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Mahabharata?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for complexity and 10 for philosophical.

Is The Mahabharata plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.