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Satya

1998Movie2 h 50 min

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes–90%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent crime movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The Other Side of Truth

A young man named Satya comes to Mumbai from South India in search of a job. Jailed for something he did not do, the once-honest young man meets an underworld boss, Bhiku Mhatre in jail and joins his gang.

Feels like

  • Indian Crime Saga
  • Mumbai Underworld
  • Gritty Realism
  • Gangster Drama
  • Violence and Betrayal
  • Social Commentary
  • Character Study
  • Morality and Corruption
  • Pathos and Tragedy

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Ram Gopal Varma
Written by
Saurabh Shukla, Anurag Kashyap, Ram Gopal Varma
Produced by
Ram Gopal Varma, Bharat Shah
Music by
Vishal Bhardwaj

Everyone

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Facts

July 3, 1998 · 2 h 50 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
July 3, 1998
Runtime
2 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
Marathi
Made in
India
Budget
$310,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Even Evil Has Loved Ones, Cowboy Cop, Death Glare +7

  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Cowboy Cop
  • Death Glare
  • Mysterious Past
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Pay Evil unto Evil
  • Vice City
  • The Stoic
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Giggling Villain

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Satya?"

Questions about Satya

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Satya?

fuboTV

In the United States, Satya streams on fuboTV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Satya worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.2).

Will I feel good after watching Satya?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Satya in English?

HindiMarathi

No, it was made in Hindi, with some Marathi.