Talentime (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2009, Talentime is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Yasmin Ahmad, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A talent search competition has matched two hearts - that of Melur, a Malay-mixed girl and an Indian male student, Mahesh. Melur, with her melodious voice, singing whilst playing the piano is one of the seven finalists of the Talentime competition of her school organised by Cikgu Adibah. Likewise Hafiz, enthralling with his vocalist talent while playing the guitar, divides his time between school and mother, who is hospitalised for brain tumor.
Who’s in it. Talentime stars Kahoe Hon as Kahoe, Ida Nerina as Datin Kalsom, Adibah Noor as Cikgu Adibah and Mei Ling Tan as Mei Ling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Talentime has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Talentime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Talentime tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Talentime (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Talentime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Talentime worth watching?
- Talentime holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Talentime?
- Talentime stars Kahoe Hon, Ida Nerina, Adibah Noor, Mei Ling Tan and Azean Irdawaty.
- When was Talentime released?
- Talentime was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.