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Manakamana

2013·Movie
1h 58min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Wholesome4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and faith and meaning

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting5
  • Complexity4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

A documentary about a group of pilgrims who travel to Nepal to worship at the legendary Manakamana temple.
DocumentaryNepalPilgrimageSlow CinemaObservationalSpiritual JourneyCultural RitualsEveryday Life

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Questions about Manakamana

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Where can I stream Manakamana legally?

Manakamana is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Manakamana worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Manakamana?

1 h 58 min

Manakamana runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Manakamana?

Critics91
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Manakamana higher (91) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Manakamana in?

NepaliEnglish

It was made in Nepali, with some English. Produced in Nepal, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Manakamana?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Manakamana in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.