Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- cheerful
- compassionate
- lazy sunday
- feel good movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film mawkishly indulgent but broadly appealing because of Dhanush's charming central performance and its bustling, whimsical voyage.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ajatashatru travels from Mumbai through Europe while navigating migration, displacement, and unexpected encounters.
Ajatashatru's fakir persona and street magic are central tools for escaping poverty and negotiating the world.
The journey intersects with the European refugee crisis while maintaining a compassionate, hopeful tone.
Ajatashatru's impossible-miracle performances and improbable travels give the adventure a buoyant, fairy-tale quality.
Films like The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, and why
The Hundred-Foot Journey
whimsical international adventure, fish out of water comedy, and compassionate social themes
Slumdog Millionaire
uplifting cross-cultural journey with an impoverished protagonist, romance, and comedic warmth
Around the World in 80 Days
charming globetrotting adventure driven by optimism, coincidence, and broad comedy
The Terminal
feel good immigrant journey blending comedy, romance, and social conscience
Movie Details
- Director
- Ken Scott
- Release Date
- 2018-05-09
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (314)
Cast
- Dhanush
- Bérénice Bejo
- Erin Moriarty
- Barkhad Abdi
- Gérard Jugnot
- Ben Miller
- Abel Jafri
- Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse
- Kay Greidanus
- Amruta Sant
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir about?
- A resourceful Mumbai street magician crosses continents in search of family, love, and a life beyond poverty.
- What is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir.
- What did critics think of The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir?
- Critics found the film mawkishly indulgent but broadly appealing because of Dhanush's charming central performance and its bustling, whimsical voyage.
- Which films are like The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hundred-Foot Journey, Slumdog Millionaire, Around the World in 80 Days, and The Terminal.
- How long is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir?
- The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir?
- In United States, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
