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Paa

2009Movie2 h 13 min

DramaFamily
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic30–

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Auro suffers from a progeria like syndrome. Mentally he is 13 but physically he looks 5 times older. In spite of his condition, Auro is a very happy boy. He lives with his mother Vidya, who is a gynaecologist. Amol is young, progressive politician. He is a man with a mission. Auro is Amol's son. Paa is a 'rare' story about a father-son, son-father relationship.

Feels like

  • Emotional Drama
  • Unique Premise
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Human Resilience
  • Heartwarming
  • Family Bonds
  • Compelling Acting
  • Life Affirming
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
R. Balki
Written by
R. Balki
Produced by
Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Sunil Manchanda
Music by
Ilaiyaraaja

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Facts

December 4, 2009 · 2 h 13 min · Drama, Family

Released
December 4, 2009
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Budget
$3 million

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Paa worth watching?"

Questions about Paa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Paa worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Paa okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Paa plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Paa in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.