Dosti

1964·Movie
2h 43min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Dosti fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Mr. Gupta passes away after an accident while on duty, leaving behind his ailing wife and school-going son, Ramnath. Both await for some compensation, and when they are informed that the company does not accept liability for Gupta's death, his wife falls down the stairs. and passes out. When Ramnath goes to fetch a doctor, he is knocked down and run over by a speeding car, losing the use of his left leg. When he returns from hospital, he finds that his mom has passed away, and his landlord has evicted him. Penniless and hungry, he roams the streets of Bombay and befriends a blind young man, Mohan, and both use their talents - playing and harmonica and singing respectively to earn some money. Mohan is on the look-out for his sister, Meena, who works as a Nurse in one of the hospitals and hopes to be reunited with her. Both friends befriend a ailing young girl, Manjula, and hope to get some money from her so that Ramnath can attend school.
MelodramaFriendshipSocial CommentaryFamily DramaComing-of-AgeHopefulTragedyIndian CinemaClassic Bollywood

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dosti

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Where can I stream Dosti legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dosti worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Dosti?

2 h 43 min

Dosti runs 2 h 43 min.

What language is Dosti in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Dosti?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dosti in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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