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Kony

1984Movie2 h 11 min

Drama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

A swimming coach who teaches swimming to underprivileged kids picks Kony from a slum of Calcutta and grooms her to be part of the Bengal swimming team to compete at the National Swimming Championship. However, politics, poverty and social stigma emerge as distinct roadblocks in their path.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, laughs or romance.

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Directed by
Saroj Dey
Written by
Saroj Dey
Music by
Rabindranath Tagore, Chinmoy Chattopadhyay

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Facts

April 16, 1984 · 2 h 11 min · Drama

Released
April 16, 1984
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Bangla
Made in
India
Available in
111 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Kony

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kony?

Hoichoi

In the United States, Kony streams on Hoichoi. It also streams in 96 other countries.

Is Kony worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Kony okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Kony plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Kony?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Kony in English?

Bangla

No, it was made in Bangla.