Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- heartwarming
- melancholic
- witty
- family movie night
- reflective evening
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film heartfelt and effective as a family dramedy, praising its emotional sincerity, humor, and ensemble performances despite some conventionality.
What sets it apart
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The Bhalla family's mourning is repeatedly interwoven with chuckles and everyday friction.
The family's loss prompts self-discovery and reconsideration of their bonds.
Critics describe the film as a modern family entertainer with strong roots, and its relatives embody generational differences.
The plot follows the Bhalla family collectively, with each character making a distinct emotional contribution.
Films like Goodbye, and why
Piku
emotionally direct family drama balancing grief, generational tension, and gentle humor
Kapoor & Sons
Indian family dramedy centered on difficult parent-child relationships and heartfelt reconciliation
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
warm ensemble drama using loss and family gatherings to explore changing relationships
Movie Details
- Director
- Vikas Bahl
- Release Date
- 2022-10-07
- Runtime
- 145 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (18)
Cast
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Neena Gupta
- Rashmika Mandanna
- Pavail Gulati
- Abhishekh Khan
- Sahil Mehta
- Shivin Narang
- Elli Avram
- Sunil Grover
- Ashish Vidhyarthi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Goodbye about?
- After a devastating loss, a spirited Indian family confronts buried tensions, shared memories, and the fragile bonds that hold them together.
- What is Goodbye like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Goodbye as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Goodbye violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Goodbye.
- What did critics think of Goodbye?
- Critics broadly found the film heartfelt and effective as a family dramedy, praising its emotional sincerity, humor, and ensemble performances despite some conventionality.
- Which films are like Goodbye?
- Films with a similar feel include Piku, Kapoor & Sons, and Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi.
- How long is Goodbye?
- Goodbye runs 145 minutes.
- Where can I watch Goodbye?
- In United States, Goodbye streams on Netflix.
