Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- heartfelt
- lighthearted
- warm
- family movie night
- holiday viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jahangir's spiritual revelations and encounters with ghostly figures challenge his miserly worldview.
Jahangir changes from a self-centered businessman into someone defined by generosity and compassion toward others.
The film is identified by its Christmas Carol influence while centering a Bangladeshi businessman and local community.
The ghostly premise and heartfelt transformation are presented through a lighthearted, family-oriented comic register.
Films like Utshob, and why
A Christmas Carol
shared supernatural moral transformation, family-friendly comedy-drama, and redemptive generosity
Scrooged
shared ghostly visitation, heartfelt redemption arc, and warm community values
The Muppet Christmas Carol
shared uplifting family fantasy, spiritual guidance, and compassionate self-reinvention
Movie Details
- Director
- Tanim Noor
- Release Date
- 2025-06-07
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 8.9 / 10 (17)
Cast
- Zahid Hasan
- Sadia Ayman
- Shoumya Joyti
- Chanchal Chowdhury
- Jaya Ahsan
- Aupee Karim
- Sunerah Binte Kamal
- Tariq Anam Khan
- Afsana Mimi
- Intekhab Dinar
Common questions
- What is Utshob about?
- A miserly Bangladeshi businessman receives supernatural guidance that opens his heart to generosity, compassion, and community.
- What is Utshob like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Utshob as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Utshob violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Utshob.
- Which films are like Utshob?
- Films with a similar feel include A Christmas Carol, Scrooged, and The Muppet Christmas Carol.
- How long is Utshob?
- Utshob runs 112 minutes.
