Elippathayam (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1982, Elippathayam is a drama film directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, running about 115 minutes. “Rat-trap” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unni is the last male heir of a decaying feudal family in rural Kerala. His inability to accept the socio-economic changes of a new society causes him to gradually withdraw into isolation and paranoia.
Who’s in it. Elippathayam stars Karamana Janardanan Nair as Unni, Sharada as Rajamma, Jalaja as Sreedevi and Rajam K Nair as Janamma.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Elippathayam has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elippathayam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elippathayam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elippathayam (1982)?
- In US, Elippathayam is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elippathayam worth watching?
- Elippathayam holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elippathayam?
- Elippathayam stars Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sharada, Jalaja and Rajam K Nair.
- When was Elippathayam released?
- Elippathayam was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.