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Black

2005Movie2 h 4 minPG-13

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes71%90%

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Unable to see, hear, or speak after a childhood illness, a young woman grows up prone to violent outbursts until an eccentric tutor changes her life.

Feels like

  • Indian Drama
  • Disability Representation
  • Teacher-Student Relationship
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Melodramatic Storytelling
  • Inspirational
  • Heartwarming

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Written by
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bhavani Iyer, Prakash R. Kapadia
Produced by
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Music by
Monty Sharma

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Facts

February 4, 2005 · 2 h 4 min · PG-13

Released
February 4, 2005
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
English
Made in
India
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Black?"

Questions about Black

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black?

Netflix

In the United States, Black streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Black worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). Audiences rate it higher (86 out of 100) than critics (71).

Is Black okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Black good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is Black 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.

Was Black a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

Is Black in English?

HindiEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English.