Anand

Anand

Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Produced by Rupam Chitra

1971122 min7.0 / 10

A deeply humanistic drama about a terminally ill man's determination to live joyfully despite impending death, centered on the transformative friendship between doctor and patient.

Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee struggles with his patients' suffering and the darkness and poverty he confronts daily. He treats cancer patient Anand who upon learning of his impending death determines to use the time he has left to the absolute fullest.

Questions people ask

  • Is Anand sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Anand violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Anand scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Anand end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Anand easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity70

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise17

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Anand

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Anand

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Anand, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Anand, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Anand, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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