Name: The Great Indian Kitchen
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-01-15
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Nimisha Sajayan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Ajitha V M, T. Suresh Babu, Ramadevi Kannanchery

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After marriage, a woman struggles to be the submissive wife that her husband and his family expect her to be.

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Culinary Focus
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Directed by: Jeo Baby
Written by: Jeo Baby
Produced by: Jomon Jacob, Vishnu Rajan, Dijo Augustine
Music by: Sinoy Joseph

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Facts

January 15, 2021 · 1 h 40 min · Drama

Released: January 15, 2021
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: Malayalam
Also spoken: English
Made in: India
Budget: $888,514
Available in: 49 countries

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Where can I stream The Great Indian Kitchen?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Great Indian Kitchen worth watching?

89

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is The Great Indian Kitchen okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Great Indian Kitchen 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 The Great Indian Kitchen in English?

MalayalamEnglish

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