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Is Mathilukal worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.2).
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Mathilukal ('Walls') is a free adaptation of the novelette of the same name, written by the celebrated Malayalam writer, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer.
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- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
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- You want fast pacing
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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- Directed by
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Written by
- Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Produced by
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Music by
- Vijaya Bhaskar
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Facts
May 18, 1990 · 2 h 0 min · Violence, Strong Language
- Released
- May 18, 1990
- Runtime
- 2 h 0 min
- Content
- Violence, Strong Language
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Original language
- Malayalam
- Made in
- India
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Mathilukal worth watching?"
Questions about Mathilukal
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Is Mathilukal good for date night?
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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is Mathilukal plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Mathilukal in English?
Malayalam
No, it was made in Malayalam.