The Kick (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1939, The Kick is a notable film directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar, running about 161 minutes.
What it’s about. A cautionary tale about wealth not bringing happiness. The blind Mohan (Kumar) lives in a village with his ward Radha (Madhuri). He wins a fortune with a sweepstake ticket sold to him by the tramp Ramesh (Charlie), who claims his due and begins to take over Mohan’s life, making him move to the city and getting him married to Chinta, a prostitute. When Mohan’s eyesight is restored, he finds that his wife is having an affair with Ramesh. Mohan takes revenge and eventually lands up in his old village, a poor man, but with Radha still unchanged, waiting for him.
Who’s in it. The Kick stars Madhuri as Radha, M. Kumar as Mohan, Noor Mohammad Charlie as Ramesh and Yakub as Kishore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Kick sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kick page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kick (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kick change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kick worth watching?
- The Kick holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Kick?
- The Kick stars Madhuri, M. Kumar, Noor Mohammad Charlie, Yakub and Ishwarlal.
- When was The Kick released?
- The Kick was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.