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Kannathil Muthamittal

2002Movie2 h 17 min

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes80%92%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and society, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

A Peck on the Cheek.

A little girl is told by her parents that she is adopted. Determined to find her birth mother, her family eventually agrees to take her to Sri Lanka, where they encounter the militant group known as the Tamil Tigers.

Feels like

  • Adoption
  • Family Drama
  • Sri Lankan Civil War
  • Search for Identity
  • Political Conflict
  • Emotional Journey
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Socially Conscious
  • International Conflict

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Mani Ratnam
Written by
Mani Ratnam
Produced by
Mani Ratnam, G. Srinivasan
Music by
A.R. Rahman

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Facts

February 14, 2002 · 2 h 17 min · Violence

Released
February 14, 2002
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
Tamil
Also spoken
Sinhala
Made in
India
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, War Is Hell, Character Catch Phrase +6

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • War Is Hell
  • Character Catch Phrase
  • Significant Name Overlap
  • Only a Flesh Wound
  • Oblivious Adoption
  • Adoption Angst
  • Child Soldiers
  • Massive Numbered Siblings

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Questions about Kannathil Muthamittal

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Where can I stream Kannathil Muthamittal?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Kannathil Muthamittal from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Kannathil Muthamittal worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is Kannathil Muthamittal okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Kannathil Muthamittal in English?

TamilSinhala

No, it was made in Tamil, with some Sinhala.