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Waris

1954·Movie
2h 2min
74
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

An inheritance melodrama about Kunwar (Mahmood), the son of zamindar Himmat Singh (Sethi). Kunmar marries Shobha (Suraiya) and is disinherited, forcing him to join the army during WW2. When he is reported missing and presumed dead, a repentant Rana invites Shobha to stay with him. However, it is Kanta (Nadira), a young woman betrayed by Rana's villainous secretary Kailash (Yakub), who arrives at the house and his mistaken for Shobha. Masquerading as Shobha, who lives nearby in absolute poverty, Kanta moves in, causing a moral dilemma and generating suspense since she could be caught at any moment.
Melodramatic Family SagaWWII EraSocial CommentaryMoral DilemmaMistaken IdentityRepentance and ForgivenessIntrigue and SuspenseComplex RelationshipsHeartfelt Performances

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Is Waris worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Waris?

2 h 2 min

Waris runs 2 h 2 min.

What language is Waris in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.