My Hindu Friend (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2015, My Hindu Friend is a drama film directed by Héctor Babenco, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Diego is a film director who, when he is told that he has a malignant disease which could be fatal, marries his girlfriend of many years, says goodbye to his friends and begins a routine of long days of treatment in hospital. While learning to live with the pain and also conversing with death, he meets a Hindu boy who is a fellow patient and who becomes his friend. But one day the boy disappears. Diego is discharged, but his life has changed forever. His marriage fails and, living alone, he begins to wonder whether he may in fact be dying and no one has told him. He tries to find out what happened to his Hindu friend, and eventually meets another woman...
Who’s in it. My Hindu Friend stars Willem Dafoe as Diego Fairman, Maria Fernanda Cândido as Livia Monteiro Bueno, Reynaldo Gianecchini as Ricardo Steen and Selton Mello as Common Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, My Hindu Friend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Hindu Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Hindu Friend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Hindu Friend (2015)?
- In US, My Hindu Friend is available to stream on Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Hindu Friend worth watching?
- My Hindu Friend holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Hindu Friend?
- My Hindu Friend stars Willem Dafoe, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Reynaldo Gianecchini, Selton Mello and Bárbara Paz.
- When was My Hindu Friend released?
- My Hindu Friend was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.