Kummatty (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Kummatty is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Govindan Aravindan, running about 90 minutes. “Kummatty arrives like the seasons. He represents spring. Kummatty is a part of nature.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A trickster magician descends upon a village in Malabar, India, year after year, drawing children whom he transforms into animals through sorcery.
Who’s in it. Kummatty stars Ramunni as Kummatty, Master Ashokan, Shanker as Shankar and Vakkil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kummatty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kummatty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kummatty tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kummatty (1979)?
- In US, Kummatty is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kummatty worth watching?
- Kummatty holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kummatty?
- Kummatty stars Ramunni, Master Ashokan, Shanker, Vakkil and Sivasankaran Divakaran.
- When was Kummatty released?
- Kummatty was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.