The Blue Umbrella (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2005, The Blue Umbrella is a drama and family film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Biniya lives a poor lifestyle in a small village in the mountainous and snowy region of Himachal Pradesh in India along with her widowed mom and wrestler brother. She entertains various tourists, and while doing so with some tourists from Japan, trades in her bear-tooth amulet with a blue umbrella...
Who’s in it. The Blue Umbrella stars Pankaj Kapur as Nandakishore 'Nandu' Khatri, Shreya Sharma as Biniya and Deepak Dobriyal as Robot Owner.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Blue Umbrella has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Umbrella page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Umbrella tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Umbrella (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blue Umbrella change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blue Umbrella worth watching?
- The Blue Umbrella holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Umbrella?
- The Blue Umbrella stars Pankaj Kapur, Shreya Sharma and Deepak Dobriyal.
- When was The Blue Umbrella released?
- The Blue Umbrella was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.