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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

1988Movie2 h 41 min

DramaFamily
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A nostalgic, hopeful family movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

The son of an orthodox Carnatic Musician spreads awareness about social causes against his father's will, and gains the trust of local people and brings self-awareness to neighbouring villages.

Feels like

  • Tamil Social Drama
  • Carnatic Music Tradition
  • Generational Conflict
  • Rural Awakening
  • Wholesome Family Values
  • Educational & Inspirational
  • Nostalgic 80s Cinema
  • Peaceful Activism

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
K. Balachander
Written by
K. Balachander
Produced by
Pushpa Kandaswamy, Rajam Balachandar
Music by
Ilaiyaraaja

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Facts

August 12, 1988 · 2 h 41 min · Family, Drama, Romance

Released
August 12, 1988
Runtime
2 h 41 min
Genres
Family, Drama, Romance
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Unnal Mudiyum Thambi worth watching?"

Questions about Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Unnal Mudiyum Thambi worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Unnal Mudiyum Thambi okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Unnal Mudiyum Thambi good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Is Unnal Mudiyum Thambi plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Unnal Mudiyum Thambi in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.