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Bhowani Junction

1956Movie1 h 50 min

Romance
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes100%61%

A romantic, tense adventure movie about history and politics, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Partition of India
  • Political Romance
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Identity Crisis
  • Ava Gardner
  • Social Turmoil
  • Cultural Conflict

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
George Cukor
Written by
Sonya Levien, Ivan Moffat, John Masters
Produced by
Pandro S. Berman
Music by
Miklós Rózsa

Everyone

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Facts

May 1, 1956 · 1 h 50 min · Violence

Released
May 1, 1956
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Police Brutality, Runaway Bride, Child of Two Worlds +5

  • Police Brutality
  • Runaway Bride
  • Child of Two Worlds
  • Stacked Characters Poster
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Adaptation Relationship Overhaul
  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • Heart Is Where the Home Is

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Questions about Bhowani Junction

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Where can I stream Bhowani Junction?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bhowani Junction from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Bhowani Junction worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Bhowani Junction good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Bhowani Junction plot-driven or character-driven?

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