Shakuntala Devi (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2020, Shakuntala Devi is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Anu Menon, running about 127 minutes. “Human Computer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the life of Shakuntala Devi who is a well-known mathematical genius and calculating progidy from India. She has been nicknamed 'Human Computer' because of her extraordinary talent and skill in solving complex mathematical problems without any mechanical aid.
Who’s in it. Shakuntala Devi stars Vidya Balan as Shakuntala Devi, Sanya Malhotra as Anupama Banerjee, Jisshu Sengupta as Paritosh Banerji and Amit Sadh as Ajay Abhaya Kumar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Shakuntala Devi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shakuntala Devi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakuntala Devi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shakuntala Devi (2020)?
- In US, Shakuntala Devi is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shakuntala Devi worth watching?
- Shakuntala Devi holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shakuntala Devi?
- Shakuntala Devi stars Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra, Jisshu Sengupta, Amit Sadh and Luca Calvani.
- When was Shakuntala Devi released?
- Shakuntala Devi was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.