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Basmati Blues

2017·Movie
1h 46min
29
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Society and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

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About

Journey to a place with a rhythm all its own

Linda Watt is a sheltered but brilliant young scientist who is plucked out of her company's lab and sent to India by her CEO to sell "Rice 9," a genetically modified rice she's created. However, unbeknownst to her, the rice will destroy the Indian farmers she thinks she's helping.
Romantic ComedySocial SatireGM Rice ControversyCulture ClashMusical ElementsIndia SettingWell-Intentioned NaiveteCorporate Critique

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Basmati Blues legally?

Basmati Blues is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Basmati Blues worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29/100 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Basmati Blues?

1 h 46 min

Basmati Blues runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Basmati Blues?

Critics20
Audiences38

Not quite. Audiences rate Basmati Blues higher (38) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Basmati Blues in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Basmati Blues?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Basmati Blues in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.