Dukhtar (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dukhtar is a 2015 drama thriller directed by Afia Nathaniel. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $12,452 worldwide. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Afia Nathaniel
- Original language
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Urdu - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dukhtar About?
The premise of Dukhtar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing an arranged marriage, a mother and her two children embark on a dangerous journey through the remote mountains of Pakistan. Their desperate escape triggers a relentless pursuit by those seeking to force the marriage, leading to a perilous chase across the unforgiving terrain. The mother must protect her children while confronting ruthless tribesmen and navigating the harsh realities of the landscape, testing their courage and resilience.
Dukhtar Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- child marriage
- pakistan
- arranged marriage
- little girl
- mother daughter relationship
- female protagonist
- child in jeopardy
- woman in jeopardy
- lahore pakistan
- indus
- mountain
- kabul
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- 10 year old
- tailban
- taliban
- pathaan
- girl
- clan
- festival
- f rated
- on the run
- muslim
- truck driver
- truck
- child exploitation
- family relationships
- child bride
- pickup truck
- suv
- chase
- desert
- asian
- pakistani
- runaway bride
- running away
- family feud
- engagement
- written by director
- title directed by female
- one word title
The Director of Dukhtar
Directed by Afia Nathaniel.
- Director Afia Nathaniel
Dukhtar Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dukhtar 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Dukhtar Plot Summary
What happens in Dukhtar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At just fifteen years old, Allah Rakhi, portrayed by Samiya Mumtaz, was married off to the significantly older tribal chieftain, Daulat Khan, played by Asif Khan. She was taken from her family in Lahore and relocated to the mountains where he ruled. Now, two decades have slipped by, and Daulat Khan finds himself with a chance to broker peace with his rival, Tor Gul, portrayed by Abdullah Jaan. The arrangement entails that Tor Gul marry Daulat Khan’s ten-year-old daughter, Zainab, played by Saleha Aref.
Full summary
The whole story of Dukhtar, scene by scene
Dukhtar Box Office
Dukhtar grossed $12,452 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.5K
- International
- $12.5K
How Well Do You Know Dukhtar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main female protagonist of Dukhtar?
Cars in Dukhtar
8 cars on screen, including the Jeep CJ and the 1986 Toyota Hilux.
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Bedford J5 Important role -
Suzuki Bolan Important role
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Dukhtar FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Dukhtar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dukhtar?
Dukhtar runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Dukhtar released?
Dukhtar was released on October 9, 2015.
Who directed Dukhtar?
Dukhtar was directed by Afia Nathaniel.
How much did Dukhtar make at the box office?
Dukhtar grossed $12,452 worldwide.
How is Dukhtar rated?
Dukhtar has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Dukhtar have a post-credit scene?
No. Dukhtar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dukhtar in?
The original language of Dukhtar is Urdu.
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