The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
Three estranged brothers embark on a whimsical, bittersweet train journey across India, finding absurdity and melancholy.
Three American brothers who have not spoken to each other in a year set off on a train voyage across India with a plan to find themselves and bond with each other -- to become brothers again like they used to be. Their "spiritual quest", however, veers rapidly off-course (due to events involving over-the-counter pain killers, Indian cough syrup, and pepper spray).
How intense is The Darjeeling Limited?
The Darjeeling Limited has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated R.
What The Darjeeling Limited feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalmelancholynostalgicintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream The Darjeeling Limited
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Is The Darjeeling Limited for you?
Is The Darjeeling Limited scary?
No. The Darjeeling Limited is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Darjeeling Limited gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Darjeeling Limited sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Darjeeling Limited OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Darjeeling Limited?
The Darjeeling Limited runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream The Darjeeling Limited?
The Darjeeling Limited is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Darjeeling Limited have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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