The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018 · Movie · G · 96 min · ★ 6.9 · 58% critics
A street magician from a small Mumbai neighborhood leaves home hoping to reconnect with family, but the trip quickly turns into a surprising adventure across new places. Along the way, chance encounters, romance, comedy, and unexpected challenges shape a warm, offbeat journey.
Based on The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe,
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Details
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-05-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 58/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (310 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like feel-good, globe-trotting adventures with romance, comedy, and gentle social themes; Not for you if you need sharp realism or nonstop laughs.
Pros: feel-good adventure; charming lead performance; colorful locations | Cons: uneven pacing; thin storyline; unnecessary songs
Themes
- zealous
- fakir
- european refugee crisis
- wonder
- joyous
- admiring
- cheerful
- comforting
- compassionate
Cast & crew
Dhanush
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Bérénice Bejo
as Nelly Marnay
Erin Moriarty
as Marie
Barkhad Abdi
as Wiraj
Gérard Jugnot
as Gustave
Ben Miller
as Officer Smith
Abel Jafri
as Captain Fik
Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse
as Rose
Kay Greidanus
as Pieter
Amruta Sant
as Siringh
Directed by Ken Scott