Raincoat

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Raincoat

2004

1h 52m

Drama

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Manu (Ajay Devgan), who recently lost his job, is trying to secure funds to start his own business. With this in mind, he seeks out a former flame, Neeru (Aishwarya Rai), who now lives in Calcutta, India, with her husband. When Manu finds Neeru, the two walk through the city and reminisce about old times -- Neeru had called off her engagement to Manu in order to marry a richer man. But as Manu's visit extends, he learns that his long-lost love's life is not as perfect as it appears to be.

Namrata Joshi

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Devgan is suitably restless and restrained. Aishwarya looks beautiful without the pancake. But her persona feels contrived right down to that bra strap popping from behind the sari pallu.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 8, 2019

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Jimmy Cage

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RAINCOAT is a soothing, melancholy and thoughtful film. An intimate chamber play with two strong actors and a bittersweet atmosphere.

Rated: 7/10

Apr 8, 2022

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Rated: 4/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Rated: 4/5

Mar 8, 2005

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Everything a serious, art-minded cinephile would savor: a moody, expertly-acted and -directed meditation on the realities of love, loneliness, and life.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 25, 2005

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Faiz D

One of India's finest movies.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Audience Member

Aishwarya Rai at her best.. Her eyes emote better than ever!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

if you don't know about indian cinema and just starting to watch i highly recommend you this this is masterpiece this is the movie i would like to make but never would Some films attempt to showcase a series of wonderful moments and tend to go overboard. Raincoat captures just one poignant moment and tells it as simply it can, leaving you with a 'wow!'

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Rituparno Ghosh's Best Work- Poetry on celluloid. Incredible Soundtrack. Must WATCH.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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It's such a shame that more people don't know about this film, it's outstandingly good, very probably one of the best films that has ever come out of Bollywood and that's not an overstatement. The acting is magical, so is most of the technical work, especially the editing. The direction is really great, Rituporno Ghosh captures the melancholic and grim mood of the film with absolute perfection. I really could not find a flaw with the film, it's a work of genuine class.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Slow moving, but great acting by Aish.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Manoj "Mannu"

Aishwarya Rai

Neerja "Neeru"

Annu Kapoor

Man who wanted to use the toilet

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Synopsis

Manu (Ajay Devgan), who recently lost his job, is trying to secure funds to start his own business. With this in mind, he seeks out a former flame, Neeru (Aishwarya Rai), who now lives in Calcutta, India, with her husband. When Manu finds Neeru, the two walk through the city and reminisce about old times -- Neeru had called off her engagement to Manu in order to marry a richer man. But as Manu's visit extends, he learns that his long-lost love's life is not as perfect as it appears to be.

Director: Rituparno Ghosh
Producer: Shrikant Mohta, Mahendra Soni
Screenwriter: Rituparno Ghosh
Production Co: SVF Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2017
Runtime: 1h 52m