Lovely (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2022, Lovely is a drama, fantasy and horror film directed by Naomi Shroff-Mehta, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. When Ria, a 16-year-old darker-skinned Indian-American girl, sneaks into her family’s grocery store basement to use skin-lightening creams to impress her mother, she encounters a mysterious woman who promises her fairer and whiter skin for life.
Who’s in it. Lovely stars Susie Abraham as Asha (Mother), Elyse Ahmad as The Woman and Ashwini Ganpule as Ria.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Lovely has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovely page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lovely tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lovely (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lovely change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lovely worth watching?
- Lovely holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lovely?
- Lovely stars Susie Abraham, Elyse Ahmad and Ashwini Ganpule.
- When was Lovely released?
- Lovely was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.