Kagbeni (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2008, Kagbeni is a drama and horror film directed by Bhusan Dahal, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. "Kagbeni" transplants the famous horror story, "The Monkey's Paw", to the mountains of Nepal. Krishna has returned to his village (Kagbeni) from Malaysia, and is reminiscing with his old friend Ramesh. They come upon an old hermit, who presents them with a cursed monkey's paw that has the power both to grant wishes, and twist their meaning to cause tragedies.
Who’s in it. Kagbeni stars Pooja Gurung as Pema, Vivek Gurung as Bardaan, Saugat Malla as Ramesh and Deeya Maskey as Tara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Kagbeni has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kagbeni page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kagbeni tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kagbeni (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kagbeni change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kagbeni worth watching?
- Kagbeni holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kagbeni?
- Kagbeni stars Pooja Gurung, Vivek Gurung, Saugat Malla, Deeya Maskey and Hanif Mohammed.
- When was Kagbeni released?
- Kagbeni was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.