What is Bhoothnath like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bhoothnath as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Bhoothnath violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bhoothnath.

Which films are like Bhoothnath?

Films with a similar feel include The Canterville Ghost, Casper, and Makdee.

Where can I watch Bhoothnath?

In United States, Bhoothnath is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.

Bhoothnath

Name: Bhoothnath
Genre: Family, Comedy
Released: 2008-05-09
Duration: 2 h 31 min
Rating: 6.199999809265137
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Aman Siddiqui, Juhi Chawla Mehta, Shah Rukh Khan, Rajpal Yadav

2008151 min★ 6.2

A spirited child befriends the irritable ghost haunting his new home and helps him find the peace he cannot reach alone.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Measured
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: None

playful
warm
gentle
family movie night
lazy afternoon

What critics said

Critics generally found the Hindi family fantasy entertaining and emotionally appealing, though its reception was moderate rather than uniformly enthusiastic.

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Banku forms an unlikely friendship with Bhootnath despite the ghost's initial hostility toward the family.
Banku investigates why his ghostly friend is stuck and seeks to help him attain salvation.
The film combines ghostly conflict and comic encounters with a warm emotional quest for salvation.

Films like Bhoothnath, and why

The Canterville Ghost
family-friendly supernatural comedy centered on a child befriending a ghost
Casper
warm child-and-spirit friendship with comic fantasy and emotional redemption
Makdee
Indian family fantasy blending supernatural encounters, humor, and heartfelt themes

Movie Details

Director: Vivek Sharma
Release Date: 2008-05-09
Runtime: 151 min
Rating: 6.2 / 10 (134)

Cast

Amitabh Bachchan
Aman Siddiqui
Juhi Chawla Mehta
Shah Rukh Khan
Rajpal Yadav
Satish Shah
Priyanshu Chatterjee
Nina Kulkarni
Devendra
Delnaaz Irani

Where to watch in United States

Rent: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Bhoothnath about?: A spirited child befriends the irritable ghost haunting his new home and helps him find the peace he cannot reach alone.
What is Bhoothnath like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bhoothnath as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Bhoothnath violent?: No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bhoothnath.
What did critics think of Bhoothnath?: Critics generally found the Hindi family fantasy entertaining and emotionally appealing, though its reception was moderate rather than uniformly enthusiastic.
Which films are like Bhoothnath?: Films with a similar feel include The Canterville Ghost, Casper, and Makdee.
How long is Bhoothnath?: Bhoothnath runs 151 minutes.
Where can I watch Bhoothnath?: In United States, Bhoothnath is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.

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