Overview
A whimsical road trip unfolds as two friends and a spirited teenager embark on an unexpected adventure.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- witty
- reflective
- lazy sunday
- road trip movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a warm, understated road comedy elevated by the performances of Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salmaan, and Mithila Palkar, though some felt its tone and execution were uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Avinash, Shaukat, and Tanya travel from Bangalore to Kochi, with the journey reshaping their relationships and outlooks.
The film pairs Shaukat's lighthearted attitude and comic situations with Avinash's reserved temperament and reflective life circumstances.
The film is described as a slice-of-life road flick built around companionship, conversation, and understated performances.
Two friends pick up the chirpy teenager Tanya on their journey and form an unlikely traveling trio.
Films like Karwaan, and why
Little Miss Sunshine
warm road movie structure, understated comedy, and changing friendships during an unexpected journey
The Darjeeling Limited
gentle travel narrative blending comedy, grief, family tensions, and personal renewal
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
indian coming-of-age road comedy with eccentric companions and reflective emotional beats
Movie Details
- Director
- Akarsh Khurana
- Release Date
- 2018-08-03
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (117)
Cast
- Dulquer Salmaan
- Mithila Palkar
- Irrfan Khan
- Kriti Kharbanda
- Amala Akkineni
- Beena Banerjee
- Akash Khurana
- Sarang Sathaye
- Nipun Dharmadhikari
- Adhaar Khurana
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Karwaan about?
- A reserved young man, his carefree friend, and a spirited teenager form an unlikely traveling trio on a warm, comic journey across southern India.
- What is Karwaan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Karwaan as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Karwaan violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Karwaan.
- What did critics think of Karwaan?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a warm, understated road comedy elevated by the performances of Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salmaan, and Mithila Palkar, though some felt its tone and execution were uneven.
- Which films are like Karwaan?
- Films with a similar feel include Little Miss Sunshine, The Darjeeling Limited, and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
- How long is Karwaan?
- Karwaan runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch Karwaan?
- In United States, Karwaan streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
