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Paanch

2003Movie2 h 38 min

71

GoodGoodWatch score

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Members of a desperate, drug-fueled rock band hatch a fake kidnapping scheme to extort money from a wealthy patriarch. But when a flash of volatile violence crosses an irreversible line, the group spirals into a claustrophobic nightmare of murder, paranoia, and betrayal.

Good for

Friends night
Thought-provoking
Adults

Skip it if

You need an uplifting mood
Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by: Anurag Kashyap
Written by: Anurag Kashyap
Produced by: Tutu Sharma
Music by: Vishal Bhardwaj

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Facts

September 21, 2003 · 2 h 38 min · Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released: September 21, 2003
Runtime: 2 h 38 min
Content: Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Original language: Hindi
Budget: $130,000

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Paanch worth watching?"

Questions about Paanch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Paanch worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.6).

Will I feel good after watching Paanch?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Paanch plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Paanch in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.