Synopsis
Every 12 years over 70 million pilgrims gather at the meeting of India's holiest rivers, the Ganges and the Yamuna, for a spectacular spiritual festival: the Kumbh Mela. This documentary takes a voyage of discovery through this colorful event through the eyes of several Westerners and an ebullient young Hindu monk, Swami Krishnanand. Featuring encounters with some of India's most respected holy men and exclusive footage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Scores
Overall Score
34.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
10.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
42.9%
Review Aggregate
72.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 33 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, historical, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedhistoricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Johal | 2004 | $7,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Justin Davis | 2004 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Swami Krishnanad | 2004 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count35
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes151
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $381,225 | $633,088 |
| International | 2004 | $58,426 | $97,026 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $439,651 | $730,114 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $213,983 | $355,354 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $69,000 | $114,586 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $2,000 | $3,321 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $7,260,000 | $12,056,443 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $15,191,000 | $25,227,194 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $160,114 | $265,897 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $22,896,097 | $38,022,795 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $484,000 (est) | $803,763 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $308,000 (est) | $511,485 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $916,000 | $1,521,171 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $1,663,000 | $2,761,689 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $96,800 | $160,753 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $3,467,800 | $5,758,861 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $19,428,297 | $32,263,934 |
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