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Dil Se..

1998·Movie
2h 43min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes60%80%
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes60%80%

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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About

Moments of Pain.. Moments of Love.

Journalist Amar falls for a mysterious woman on an assignment, but she does not reciprocate his feelings. However, when Amar is about to get married, the woman shows up at his doorstep asking for help.
Political IntrigueRomantic DramaComplex CharactersEmotional StorytellingIndian CinemaSocial CommentaryEpic ScaleMusical ScoreIntense Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Mani Ratnam, Shaad Ali, Sivakumar Ananth
Written by:
Anurag Kashyap, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Tigmanshu Dhulia
Produced by:
Ram Gopal Varma, Shekhar Kapur, Mani Ratnam
Composed by:
A.R. Rahman, A.R. Rahman, Mano

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Questions about Dil Se..

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dil Se.. legally?

Netflix

Dil Se.. is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. 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 Dil Se.. worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dil Se.. rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Dil Se..?

2 h 43 min

Dil Se.. runs 2 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dil Se..?

Critics60
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Dil Se.. higher (78) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Dil Se.. a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$13 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Dil Se.. in?

HindiMalayalamTamil

It was made in Hindi, with some Malayalam, Tamil. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Dil Se..?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dil Se.. in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dil Se.. use?

Race for Your LoveYour Terrorists Are Our Freedom FightersDark and Troubled PastMysterious WaifThe PromiseEverything Sounds Sexier in MalayalamMeaningful NameLove Makes You CrazyFetishized AbuserThe Item NumberInstant KnotsI Want My Beloved to Be Happyand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Dil Se.., including Race for Your Love, Your Terrorists Are Our Freedom Fighters, Dark and Troubled Past.