Basmati Blues (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2017, Basmati Blues is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Dan Baron, running about 106 minutes. “Journey to a place with a rhythm all its own” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Linda Watt is a sheltered but brilliant young scientist who is plucked out of her company's lab and sent to India by her CEO to sell "Rice 9," a genetically modified rice she's created. However, unbeknownst to her, the rice will destroy the Indian farmers she thinks she's helping.
Who’s in it. Basmati Blues stars Brie Larson as Linda, Utkarsh Ambudkar as Rajit, Donald Sutherland as Gurgon and Scott Bakula as Eric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Basmati Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Basmati Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Basmati Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Basmati Blues (2017)?
- In US, Basmati Blues is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV 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 Basmati Blues worth watching?
- Basmati Blues holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Basmati Blues?
- Basmati Blues stars Brie Larson, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Donald Sutherland, Scott Bakula and Tyne Daly.
- When was Basmati Blues released?
- Basmati Blues was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.