The Kite (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, The Kite is a drama film directed by Sunil Ariyarathna, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The film deals with the inter-ethnic, communal violence between Sinhalese and Tamils. It demonstrates the ambivalence of the Sinhala socio-political establishment towards the Tamil people.
Who’s in it. The Kite stars Gamini Fonseka as Nadaraja, Farina Lai as Thangamani, M. Abbas as Razam and Wimal Kumara de Costa as Simon, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kite tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kite (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Kite?
- The Kite stars Gamini Fonseka, Farina Lai, M. Abbas, Wimal Kumara de Costa and Veena Jayakody.
- When was The Kite released?
- The Kite was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.