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Moonnam Pakkam

1988Movie1 h 53 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Thampi, a retired old man, leads an isolated life in the village and is excited for his grandson Pachu's return. He welcomes Pachu and his friends, but his happiness is short-lived.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
P. Padmarajan
Written by
P. Padmarajan
Produced by
Venu
Music by
Ilaiyaraaja

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Facts

November 9, 1988 · 1 h 53 min · Drama, Family

Released
November 9, 1988
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Malayalam
Made in
India

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Moonnam Pakkam worth watching?"

Questions about Moonnam Pakkam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Moonnam Pakkam worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Moonnam Pakkam okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Moonnam Pakkam plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Moonnam Pakkam good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Moonnam Pakkam in English?

Malayalam

No, it was made in Malayalam.