The Black Hen (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2015, The Black Hen is a drama film directed by Min Bahadur Bham, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. We are in the year 2001, a temporary ceasefire brings a much-needed break to a small war-torn village in Northern Nepal, bringing much joy among the residents. Prakash and Kiran, two young close friends, are also starting to feel the change in the air. Though they are divided by caste and social creed, they remain inseparable, and start raising a hen given to Prakash by his sister, with hopes to save money by selling her eggs. However, the hen goes missing. To find it, they embark on a journey, innocently unaware of the tyranny brought by the fragile ceasefire.
Who’s in it. The Black Hen stars Khadka Raj Nepali as Prakash, Sukra Raj Rokaya as Kiran, Benisha Hamal as Kiran's Sister and Bipin Karki as Movie Ticket Seller.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Black Hen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Hen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Hen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Hen (2015)?
- In GB, The Black Hen is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Hen worth watching?
- The Black Hen holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Black Hen?
- The Black Hen stars Khadka Raj Nepali, Sukra Raj Rokaya, Benisha Hamal and Bipin Karki.
- When was The Black Hen released?
- The Black Hen was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.