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Bombay

1995Movie2 h 21 min

DramaRomance
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A moving, layered drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

A Hindu man and a Muslim woman fall in love in a small village and move to Mumbai, where they have two children. However, growing religious tensions and erupting riots threaten to tear the family apart.

Feels like

  • Indian Cinema
  • Interfaith Romance
  • Religious Conflict
  • Family Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Social Commentary
  • Melodrama
  • Bollywood

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Mani Ratnam
Written by
Mani Ratnam
Produced by
Mani Ratnam, S. Sriram, Jhamu Sughand
Music by
A.R. Rahman

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Facts

March 10, 1995 · 2 h 21 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 10, 1995
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India
Box office
$3 million
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bombay?"

Questions about Bombay

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bombay?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bombay from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Bombay worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Bombay a sequel?

  1. Roja (1992)
  2. Bombay (1995)
  3. Dil Se.. (1998)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after Roja (1992) and before Dil Se.. (1998).

Is Bombay good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Bombay in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.