Umrika

2015Movie1 h 38 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score
69
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

When a young village boy discovers that his brother, long believed to be in America, has actually gone missing, he begins to invent letters on his behalf to save their mother from heartbreak, all the while searching for him.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Prashant Nair
Written by
Prashant Nair

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Facts

July 29, 2015 · 1 h 38 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
July 29, 2015
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

The '80s, Childhood Friends, Country Mouse +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Umrika?"

Questions about Umrika

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Umrika?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Umrika worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 77%). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Umrika okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Umrika make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Umrika good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Umrika in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.