Tumbbad Review (2018) — 74% Celluloid Score
Directed by Rahi Anil Barve · 2018 ·
Is Tumbbad worth watching?
Yes. Tumbbad (2018) earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as तुम्बाड 툼바드 塔巴德 Kötü Mezar คำสาปแห่งทุมบ์บาด
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
Where to watch Tumbbad by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Indonesia | Prime Video |
| Malaysia | Prime Video |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| Pakistan | Prime Video |
| Philippines | Prime Video |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Prime Video |
| Thailand | Prime Video |
| United Arab Emirates | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | Prime Video |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
- Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Fans of Fantasy
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Tumbbad worth watching?
Yes — Tumbbad earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Fantasy, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
A folklore horror gem about greed and a cursed village god — still the most cited “hidden gem” in Indian genre cinema.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Tumbbad about?
India, 1918. On the outskirts of Tumbbad, a cursed village where it always rains, Vinayak, along with his mother and his brother, care of a mysterious old woman who keeps the secret of an ancestral treasure that Vinayak gets obsessed with.
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Critic Reviews
Tumbbad (2018) Review: Folk Horror Soaked in Greed
★★★★☆
Tumbbad is a rain-drenched Hindi folk horror film about a man obsessed with a cursed family treasure, and one of Indian cinema's most striking genre achievements.
Yes. It is a gorgeous, genuinely unsettling fable for horror and fantasy fans, even if its characters are thin and its final stretch feels rushed.
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Tumbbad: frequently asked questions
Is Tumbbad worth watching?
Yes. Tumbbad (2018) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Tumbbad?
In the United States, Tumbbad streams on Prime Video with a subscription. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Prime Video in Indonesia; Prime Video in Malaysia; Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Tumbbad?
Tumbbad runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
What is Tumbbad rated?
Tumbbad is rated A in India. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Tumbbad?
Tumbbad is directed by Rahi Anil Barve and stars Sohum Shah, Mohammad Samad, Harsh K., Jyoti Malshe, Dhundiraj Prabhakar Jogalekar.
What is the Metascore for Tumbbad?
Metacritic's Metascore for Tumbbad is 74 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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