Finding Fanny

Five friends from Goa get lost during a journey to discover the lot of the childhood sweetheart of an old postman.

Critics broadly praised the film as a brave, witty, thoughtful, and entertaining departure from conventional mainstream Indian comedy, especially for its ensemble performances.

• Ferdie, Angie, Rosie, Don Pedro, and Savio form an unlikely road group whose incompatible temperaments drive the comedy.
• The search for Fanny begins with Ferdie's undelivered proposal and also revives the history between Angie and Savio.
• The returned marriage proposal sent decades earlier directly launches the road trip to find Fanny.
• The characters' names, relationships, and community setting evoke a specifically Goan Catholic social world.

• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotelensemble road comedy centered on eccentric characters, unresolved romantic feelings, and bittersweet life reflection
• The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotelwarm, offbeat ensemble comedy about aging, companionship, and unconventional romance
• Little Miss Sunshinequirky character-driven road movie balancing romantic regret, comic friction, and emotional renewal

Director

Homi Adajania

Release Date

2014-09-11

Runtime

102 min

Rating

5.4 / 10 (49)

What is Finding Fanny about?

An eccentric Goan road party chases a decades-old love letter, discovering that lost romance can still rearrange the present.

What is Finding Fanny like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Finding Fanny as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Finding Fanny violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Finding Fanny.

What did critics think of Finding Fanny?

Critics broadly praised the film as a brave, witty, thoughtful, and entertaining departure from conventional mainstream Indian comedy, especially for its ensemble performances.

Which films are like Finding Fanny?

Films with a similar feel include The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Little Miss Sunshine.

How long is Finding Fanny?

Finding Fanny runs 102 minutes.

Where can I watch Finding Fanny?

In United States, Finding Fanny is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.