The Guru
Seen it?2002 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America, the country where dreams are made. He is encouraged when his American-based close friend, Vijay Rao, comes for visit, and brags about driving a Mercedes and living in a penthouse.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$24 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer
- Jimi MistryRamu Gupta
- Heather GrahamSharonna
- Marisa TomeiLexi
- Michael McKeanDwain
- Dash MihokRusty McGee
- Emil MarwaVijay Rao
- Christine BaranskiChantal
- Ronald GuttmanEdwin
- Bobby CannavaleRandy
- Jason HarrisJosh's Assistant