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Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

2002Movie1 h 57 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic504.5Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A romantic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Emotions Under Curfew

Mrs. Iyer and her infant son are traveling to Kolkata with the help of photographer Rajah. When religious tensions flare up and the bus travelers become stranded under martial law, she makes a choice to save him that entwines their lives.

Feels like

  • Interfaith Relationship
  • Communal Violence
  • Humanity Amidst Conflict
  • Character Study
  • Contemporary India
  • Slow Burn Romance
  • Social Commentary
  • Political Tension

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Aparna Sen
Written by
Aparna Sen, Dulal Dey
Music by
Zakir Hussain

Everyone

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Facts

July 19, 2002 · 1 h 57 min · Violence

Released
July 19, 2002
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Urdu, Tamil, Punjabi, Hindi, Bangla
Made in
India

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer worth watching?"

Questions about Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.9 and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer 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.