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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!

2015·Movie
2h 19min·R
IMDb7.6Metacritic–6.8Rotten Tomatoes61%78%

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

1943 Calcutta... a war... a mystery... and a detective...

Byomkesh, fresh out of college, agrees to investigate the disappearance of Bhuvan, a chemist. Assisted by Bhuvan's son Ajit, Byomkesh links the case to a larger conspiracy that will unsettle Calcutta.
Bollywood Detective1940s CalcuttaMystery & IntrigueSocial CommentaryNoir ThrillerCrime InvestigationHistorical SettingPsychological DepthIndian Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Dibakar Banerjee, Heeral Gandhi, Chetana Kowshik
Written by:
Urmi Juvekar, Dibakar Banerjee, Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay
Produced by:
Aditya Chopra, Dibakar Banerjee, Gaurav Mishra
Composed by:
Saba Azad, Dibakar Banerjee, Sneha Khanwalkar

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! legally?

NetflixPrime

Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 61%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!?

2 h 19 min

Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! runs 2 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!?

Critics61
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! higher (74) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$5 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! in?

HindiEnglish

It was made in Hindi, with some English. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.