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Kal Ho Naa Ho

2003Movie3 h 7 minPG

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic547.6Rotten Tomatoes75%91%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

A story of a lifetime… in a heartbeat.

An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away.

Feels like

  • Bollywood Romance
  • Family Drama
  • Emotional Storytelling
  • Heartfelt
  • Tragic Romance
  • Contemporary India
  • Character-Driven
  • Melodramatic
  • Musical Score

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Nikkhil Advani
Written by
Karan Johar
Produced by
Karan Johar, Yash Johar
Music by
Ehsaan Noorani, Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa

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Facts

November 27, 2003 · 3 h 7 min · PG

Released
November 27, 2003
Runtime
3 h 7 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
English
Made in
India
Box office
$13 million
Available in
136 countries

Tropes

Heartwarming Orphan, Knight of Cerebus, Dysfunctional Family +9

  • Heartwarming Orphan
  • Knight of Cerebus
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Innocent Innuendo
  • Playing Cyrano
  • Hollywood Heart Attack
  • Spoiled Brat
  • Outliving One's Offspring
  • Family Business
  • Messianic Archetype
  • The Cameo
  • Sad Bollywood Wedding

12 of 63 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kal Ho Naa Ho?"

Questions about Kal Ho Naa Ho

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kal Ho Naa Ho?

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In the United States, Kal Ho Naa Ho streams on Netflix and Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Kal Ho Naa Ho worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (82 out of 100) than critics (65).

Is Kal Ho Naa Ho okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Kal Ho Naa Ho good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Kal Ho Naa Ho make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Kal Ho Naa Ho in English?

HindiEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English.

What tropes does Kal Ho Naa Ho use?

Heartwarming OrphanKnight of CerebusDysfunctional FamilyInnocent InnuendoPlaying CyranoHollywood Heart AttackSpoiled BratOutliving One's OffspringFamily BusinessMessianic ArchetypeThe CameoSad Bollywood Weddingand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Heartwarming Orphan, Knight of Cerebus, and Dysfunctional Family.