Udaan
A rebellious teenager fights to reclaim his voice and protect his younger brother under the rule of a controlling industrialist father.
Overview
A young man's journey of self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of familial expectations and personal dreams.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- tense
- intimate
- melancholic
- reflective evening
- indian cinema night
What critics said
Critics broadly acclaimed Vikramaditya Motwane's assured direction, emotionally controlled storytelling, and strong performances, especially Rajat Barmecha and Ronit Roy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rohan resists engineering and factory work while pursuing his dream of becoming a writer.
Bhairav controls Rohan's education, work, and daily life through strict and abusive demands.
Rohan discovers younger half brother Arjun and gradually becomes protective of him.
Critics praised the tightly controlled drama and its avoidance of excessive melodrama despite severe family conflict.
Films like Udaan, and why
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
coming-of-age drama centered on an oppressive parent, creative self-discovery, and a bittersweet emotional register
Billy Elliot
poignant youth drama about family pressure, artistic aspiration, and escaping restrictive expectations
This Boy's Life
emotionally restrained father-son drama combining domestic abuse, adolescent rebellion, and hard-won hope
Wake Up Sid
indian coming-of-age film using intimate family conflict and youthful rebellion against social conformity
Movie Details
- Director
- Vikramaditya Motwane
- Release Date
- 2010-06-17
- Runtime
- 138 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (239)
Cast
- Ronit Roy
- Rajat Barmecha
- Aayan Boradia
- Ram Kapoor
- Manjot Singh
- Anand Tiwari
- Raja Hudda
- Shaunak Sengupta
- Varun Khettry
- Akshay Sachdev
Common questions
- What is Udaan about?
- A rebellious teenager fights to reclaim his voice and protect his younger brother under the rule of a controlling industrialist father.
- What is Udaan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Udaan as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Udaan violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Udaan as mild.
- What did critics think of Udaan?
- Critics broadly acclaimed Vikramaditya Motwane's assured direction, emotionally controlled storytelling, and strong performances, especially Rajat Barmecha and Ronit Roy.
- Which films are like Udaan?
- Films with a similar feel include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Billy Elliot, This Boy's Life, and Wake Up Sid.
- How long is Udaan?
- Udaan runs 138 minutes.
