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My Son the Fanatic

1997Movie1 h 28 min

71

GoodGoodWatch score

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Pakistani taxi-driver Parvez and prostitute Bettina find themselves trapped in the middle when Islamic fundamentalists decide to clean up their local town.

Good for

Friends night
Drop-in friendly
Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

Movies with

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by: Udayan Prasad
Written by: Hanif Kureishi
Produced by: Chris Curling
Music by: Stephen Warbeck

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Facts

October 21, 1997 · 1 h 28 min · Strong Language

Released: October 21, 1997
Runtime: 1 h 28 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: France, United Kingdom
Box office: $408,339
Available in: 24 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream My Son the Fanatic?"

Questions about My Son the Fanatic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Son the Fanatic?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is My Son the Fanatic worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%).

Will My Son the Fanatic make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is My Son the Fanatic plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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