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Amal

2007·Movie
1h 41min
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Autorickshaw driver Amal is content with the small, but vital, role he serves - driving customers around New Delhi as quickly and safely as possible. But his sense of duty is tested by an eccentric, aging billionaire, who, moved by Amal's humility, bequeaths him his entire estate before passing away. With only one month to discover and claim the inheritance, Amal's struggles with duty and wealth are threatened by all those around him - from a young injured beggar girl and a lovely store merchant, to the danger of the old man's upper-caste friends and siblings, all seeking to claim their share of the riches.
Indian Social RealismClass Struggle DramaMoral PhilosophyHumanist NarrativeCharacter-Driven StoryUrban Delhi SettingWealth and EthicsGentle Emotional ToneCultural Specificity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Amal

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Where can I stream Amal legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amal worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Amal?

1 h 41 min

Amal runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amal?

Critics100
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Amal higher (100) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Amal in?

HindiEnglish

It was made in Hindi, with some English. Produced in Canada, India.

In how many countries can I watch Amal?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Amal in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Amal use?

Evil Cannot Comprehend GoodPosthumous NarrationThe CynicThe AtonerStupid GoodGrumpy Old ManPoor Communication KillsBittersweet EndingSecret Test of CharacterThe Gambling AddictHonorary UncleThe Bad Guy Winsand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Amal, including Evil Cannot Comprehend Good, Posthumous Narration, The Cynic.