Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Jimi Mistry
Manchester in 1971 is not the ideal time and place to raise a proper Pakistani family. But George Khan (Om Puri), father of seven unruly moppets and husband to a willful British wife (Linda Bassett), ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 12, 2000
Stats: 700 reviews
A funny film set in 70's Manchester as a Pakistani family have a culture clash between the parents and kids over traditional Muslim values and English culture. Not quite as funny as I thought it would be, quite serious towards the end but it was still funny see the kids trying to...( read more)
Overrated and not as funny as everyone makes out. Another shit Brit comedy!
I had to study this film for my film studies...its really funny! A classic British comedy ^_^
An enjoyable enough look at life in early 1970's Manchester. Deals with quite a few serious issues but nearly always in a light hearted way. Though I did enjoy the nostalgic look at life and spotting the many faces of British TV.
Cultiral differencies and ratial conflict in 1970s England. Nice screenplay and good acting, but nothing unmissable.
Amongst the best British films, a funny and shocking account of an Asian family living in 70s Manchester
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