The Darjeeling Limited

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The Darjeeling Limited

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Released Sep 29, 2007

1h 31m

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Estranged brothers Francis (Owen Wilson), Peter (Adrien Brody) and Jack (Jason Schwartzman) reunite for a train trip across India. The siblings have not spoken in over a year, ever since their father passed away. Francis is recovering from a motorcycle accident, Peter cannot cope with his wife's pregnancy, and Jack cannot get over his ex-lover. The brothers fall into old patterns of behavior as Francis reveals the real reason for the reunion: to visit their mother in a Himalayan convent.

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With the requisite combination of humor, sorrow and outstanding visuals, The Darjeeling Limited will satisfy Wes Anderson fans.

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David Fear

Blender

when everything falls into place, as it does for much of The Darjeeling Limited, [Anderson’s] movies give way to something far deeper than film geekery.

Sep 8, 2023

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

What of the characters? Well, there aren't any, really.

Mar 12, 2014

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Wes Anderson transports his arch, pristine, melancholic sensibility to India, where three estranged brothers meet after their father's death and hop a train in a quixotic attempt to heal their spiritual wounds.

Mar 12, 2014

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

The central performances are just delightful, and the film’s emotional current will make you want to hug your sibling as soon as the credits run.

Jun 28, 2023

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

Far from Anderson's best work, The Darjeeling Limited offers enough dysfunctional family antics and care-free adventure to keep things interesting. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 9, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Considering the amounts of dry kooky humor, it may surprise some people to find this much heart. But Anderson has always had a knack for that.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 20, 2022

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Rodney D

While the film retains Anderson’s signature deadpan humor and eccentricity, it also delves into more poignant themes. The brothers’ strained relationship is explored through a series of beautifully understated moments, underscored by an evocative soundtrack that blends Indian classics with Anderson’s trademark retro vibe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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julie b

I feel like I say the same thing about every Wes Anderson (and also the same as everyone) but - beautiful shots, beautiful warm golden hues, perfect music, moving yet funny story. Like a train, (ok not all trains but SOME), it moves tranquilly and while it doesn’t rush, before you know it you’re at the destination :-).

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Mason M

The Darjeeling Limited may be far from Anderson's best, but it's still definitely a great film. The cinematography is just stunning, it's one of Robert Yeoman's best jobs in my opinion. And I can appreciate how it's one of Anderson's more emotional stories and leaves a lot more to the imagination than his other films. Led by a great cast and setting, The Darjeeling Limited was an enjoyable watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/24

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Roo F

I’ll always enjoy the casting choices of Wes Anderson.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/10/24

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Thomas P

This was great. So many good lines and even though the stakes are so low, its always fun

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/24

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Martin Mejia m

still one of my fav movies of all time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/24

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Synopsis

Estranged brothers Francis (Owen Wilson), Peter (Adrien Brody) and Jack (Jason Schwartzman) reunite for a train trip across India. The siblings have not spoken in over a year, ever since their father passed away. Francis is recovering from a motorcycle accident, Peter cannot cope with his wife's pregnancy, and Jack cannot get over his ex-lover. The brothers fall into old patterns of behavior as Francis reveals the real reason for the reunion: to visit their mother in a Himalayan convent.

Director: Wes Anderson
Producer: Scott Rudin, Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Screenwriter: Wes Anderson, Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Collage , American Empirical Pictures, Dune Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 29, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.9M
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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