Pardes (1997)
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Pardes is streaming in Canada on Prime Video.
What the audience says
Pardes earns its keep as a steady Hindi film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 6.8/10 on TMDB across 101 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 191 minutes. In Canada you can stream it on Prime Video.
Should you spend 3h 11m on it?
3h 11m of Hindi drama with romance threaded through. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 101 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
Kishorilal wants an Indian bride for his westernised son. He gets him engaged to Ganga, his friend's daughter, and brings her to USA. But she shares a deeper bond with Arjun, Kishorilal's foster son.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 11m — long |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Subhash Ghai
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 18, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in Canada
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