Santosh

1989·Movie
2h 25min
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Santosh fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Cold-hearted and manipulative Kamla has fallen in love with a poor man and marries him and has a child named Santosh. She soon realizes that life is not fun living in poverty, and abandons her child and husband, and returns back to her father and his wealth. She re-marries millionaire Kailashpathi, and has a child named Kundan from him. Years pass by, Kundan and Santosh have both grown up. Kundan is the owner of the mill with his mom, while Santosh is a struggling mill worker, and a union worker. A confrontation ensues between the mill and the workers, and Kamla is able to negotiate a settlement and get the workers back to work, but fails to keep the promise. Santosh opposes this, and she sets her goons and Kundan against him. Santosh is abducted and held prisoner by Kamla and Kundan, and the only way he can be released is when he compromises with them.
Family DramaClass ConflictSocial CommentaryIndian CinemaMelodramaBetrayalMoral DilemmasPoverty and WealthManipulative CharactersIntrigue

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Santosh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Santosh legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Santosh worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Santosh rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Santosh?

2 h 25 min

Santosh runs 2 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Santosh?

Critics90
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Santosh higher (90) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Santosh in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi.

In how many countries can I watch Santosh?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Santosh in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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