The Man from Kathmandu (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, The Man from Kathmandu is an action and drama film directed by Pema Dhondup, running about 138 minutes. “Not a superhero, a hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disaffected American-Nepali half Hindu-Muslim boy detours to Kathmandu on his way to join the on going war in Syria, but his battle against a local don who kills his grandfather teaches him to follow a far more greater purpose in life, and in the process he reconnects with his roots, culture and traditions of the Himalayan nation, which he had forgotten.
Who’s in it. The Man from Kathmandu stars Anna Sharma as Namrata Manshree, Gulshan Grover as Abu Mia Siddiqi, Karma Shakya as Sher Thapa and Neer Bikram Shah as Suresh Bhandari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Man from Kathmandu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Kathmandu page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Kathmandu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Kathmandu (2019)?
- In US, The Man from Kathmandu is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man from Kathmandu worth watching?
- The Man from Kathmandu holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man from Kathmandu?
- The Man from Kathmandu stars Anna Sharma, Gulshan Grover, Karma Shakya, Neer Bikram Shah and Mithila Sharma.
- When was The Man from Kathmandu released?
- The Man from Kathmandu was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.