Keeping Up with the Kandasamys
Seen it?2017 | 95 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved - try despite their best efforts - to keep them apart with hilarious results.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jayan Moodley
- Jailoshini NaidooJennifer Kandasamy
- Maeshni NaickerShanti Naidoo
- Mishqah ParthiephalJodi Kandasamy
- Madhushan SinghPrishen Naidoo
- Mariam BassaAya Kandasamy
- Rajesh GopiePreggie Naidoo
- Koobeshen NaidooElvis Kandasamy
- Vashir KemrajDesan Naidoo
- Neil GovenderMarlin
- Rory BoothAsheel / (voice)