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Guru

2007·Movie
2h 46min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

A real life story, class and money, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Think big, think ahead and think fast.

A villager, Gurukant Desai, arrives in Bombay in 1958, and rises from its streets to become the biggest tycoon in India.
Biographical DramaRise to PowerIndian TycoonFamily SagaSocial CommentaryAmbitiousHistorical SettingEmotional JourneyCaptivating Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Guru

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Where can I stream Guru legally?

Guru is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Guru worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Guru rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Guru?

2 h 46 min

Guru runs 2 h 46 min.

Is Guru based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Guru?

Critics81
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Guru much the same way.

Was Guru a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$31 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 6.6 times its budget.

What language is Guru in?

HindiEnglish

It was made in Hindi, with some English. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Guru?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Guru in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.