Overview
A poignant tale of love and loss that reminds us to cherish every moment.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- tender
- wistful
- romantic evening
- emotional movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film emotionally affecting and energized by its performances, especially Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi, while faulting its rushed storytelling and uneven writing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kizie and Manny's relationship develops under the pressure of cancer and an uncertain future.
Manny encourages Kizie to embrace life and love even while both face tragic circumstances.
Kizie and Manny mature rapidly through romance, illness, and their journey toward accepting life's fragility.
Kizie's desire to hear the missing conclusion of her favorite musician's song becomes a recurring motivation and shared project.
Films like Dil Bechara, and why
The Fault in Our Stars
shared terminal illness romance, coming-of-age themes, and bittersweet emotional tone
Five Feet Apart
shared cancer-centered love story, youthful protagonists, and heartfelt tragicomedy
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
shared illness, friendship, romantic drama, and life-affirming emotional register
Movie Details
- Director
- Mukesh Chhabra
- Release Date
- 2020-08-07
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (96)
Cast
- Sushant Singh Rajput
- Sanjana Sanghi
- Sahil Vaid
- Saswata Chatterjee
- Swastika Mukherjee
- Sunit Tandon
- Michael Muthu
- Subbalakshmi
- Saif Ali Khan
- Franaita Jijina
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dil Bechara about?
- Two young Indians facing cancer discover a vivid, tender romance that turns limited time into a celebration of life.
- What is Dil Bechara like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dil Bechara as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dil Bechara violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dil Bechara.
- What did critics think of Dil Bechara?
- Critics broadly found the film emotionally affecting and energized by its performances, especially Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi, while faulting its rushed storytelling and uneven writing.
- Which films are like Dil Bechara?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fault in Our Stars, Five Feet Apart, and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.
- How long is Dil Bechara?
- Dil Bechara runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dil Bechara?
- In United States, Dil Bechara is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
