7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Adventure, Drama, Comedy • 2007 • 92 min • Adults (18+)
The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
Overview
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).
Starring Cast
Owen Wilson • Adrien Brody • Jason Schwartzman
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
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).
Starring Cast
Owen Wilson • Adrien Brody • Jason Schwartzman
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film's central narrative focuses on universal themes of grief, family reconciliation, and personal growth, exploring these through an apolitical lens without advocating for specific ideological solutions or critiques.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium
The movie features a primarily traditional main cast, focusing on three white American brothers. However, the narrative subtly critiques their privileged Western identities and self-centered approach to a spiritual journey in India, highlighting their often-insensitive interactions with the local culture.
Secondary
Hinduism: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Hinduism as a profound and meaningful spiritual path, serving as a backdrop for the brothers' journey of healing and connection. While the characters initially approach it superficially, the narrative ultimately affirms the religion's capacity to offer solace and foster empathy, particularly during the funeral ritual.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Darjeeling Limited' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes. Its narrative centers entirely on the heterosexual relationships and familial journey of the three main protagonists, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The Darjeeling Limited does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on three estranged brothers traveling across India to reconnect after their father's death, exploring themes of grief, family dynamics, and spiritual journey without touching upon transgender identity.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film focuses on the emotional journey of three brothers and does not feature any significant action or combat sequences. There are no instances where a female character engages in or wins a physical fight against one or more male opponents.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Darjeeling Limited is an original film with characters created specifically for this story. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Darjeeling Limited is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.1
Critic Ratings
6.9
6.7
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