Black
Seen it?2005 | 124 min | Drama
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It collected a shelf of major awards. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Unable to see, hear, or speak after a childhood illness, a young woman grows up prone to violent outbursts until an eccentric tutor changes her life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Film. Plus 39 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$8 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 162K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Amitabh BachchanDebraj Sahai
- Rani MukerjiMichelle McNally
- Ayesha KapoorYoung Michelle McNally
- Shernaz PatelCatherine McNally
- Dhritiman ChatterjeePaul McNally
- Nandana SenSarah McNally
- Sillo MahavaMrs. Gomes
- Mahabanoo Mody-KotwalMrs. Nair
- Chippy GangjeePrincipal Fernandes
- Salomi Roy KapoorMartha