Kati Patang

1971Movie2 h 40 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

A runaway bride promises her dying widowed friend that she will assume her identity and look after her infant child.

Feels like

  • Emotional Family Drama
  • Sacrificial Love
  • Identity and Duty
  • Heartbreaking Pathos
  • Wholesome Redemption
  • Classic Bollywood Melodrama
  • Maternal Bond
  • Gentle Romance
  • Nostalgic Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Shakti Samanta
Written by
Gulshan Nanda
Produced by
Shakti Samanta

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Facts

January 29, 1971 · 2 h 40 min · Drama

Released
January 29, 1971
Runtime
2 h 40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Kati Patang?"

Questions about Kati Patang

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kati Patang?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Kati Patang worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Kati Patang okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Kati Patang plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Kati Patang?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Kati Patang in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.