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A Passage to India

1984·Movie
2h 43min·PG

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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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David Lean, the Director of "Doctor Zhivago", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai", invites you on . .

Cultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an Englishwoman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator.
British Raj EraColonialismCultural ClashPolitical IntrigueFriendshipSocial CommentaryLiterary AdaptationMelancholyPhilosophical

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Where can I stream A Passage to India legally?

A Passage to India is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Passage to India worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Passage to India rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is A Passage to India?

2 h 43 min

A Passage to India runs 2 h 43 min.

Is A Passage to India based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Passage to India?

Critics78
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see A Passage to India much the same way.

Was A Passage to India a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$40 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is A Passage to India in?

EnglishHindi

It was made in English, with some Hindi. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Passage to India?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Passage to India in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Passage to India use?

Adaptational AttractivenessInnocently InsensitiveAdaptational Name ChangeBurial at SeaBrownfaceLighter and SofterThe British EmpireBad BossEnemy MineAuthor AvatarInherent in the SystemLiterary Allusion Titleand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for A Passage to India, including Adaptational Attractiveness, Innocently Insensitive, Adaptational Name Change.