The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
Kernel Score: 80% · 3,878 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2007-09-07
Runtime: 92 minutes
Is The Darjeeling Limited worth watching?
Worth watching. Three estranged brothers trundle across India by train in Wes Anderson's neat, deadpan comedy. It's slighter than his best, but the family wounds under the stylish surface give it real feeling.
Watch it if you
- love Wes Anderson's symmetry and dry humour
- like stories about family and grief
- enjoy a train-journey structure
Skip it if you
- find Anderson's stylised, quirky approach twee
- want a story with a lot of plot
Best for: Quiet, stylish night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Darjeeling Limited
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Three American brothers who have not spoken to each other in a year set off on a train voyage across India with a plan to find themselves and bond with each other -- to become brothers again like they used to be. Their "spiritual quest", however, veers rapidly off-course (due to events involving over-the-counter pain killers, Indian cough syrup, and pepper spray).
The Darjeeling Limited parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Darjeeling Limited is an R-rated dramedy about three estranged brothers reconnecting on a train trip through India, including drug references.
- Language: Some — Some profanity is present, consistent with its R rating, though not the film's main focus.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Rated R, with over-the-counter painkillers and cough syrup misused by characters as a plot element, alongside drinking.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Darjeeling Limited
If you liked The Darjeeling Limited, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) — 89%: Anderson at his sharpest, with a lively caper and rich design.
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — 84%: Dysfunctional family comedy with the same sad-funny balance.
- Moonrise Kingdom (2012) — 86%: Quirky young story with Anderson's precise visuals.
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) — 80%: Anderson adventure with bittersweet family themes.
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) — 87%: Anderson's animated caper with the same deadpan charm.
- Isle of Dogs (2018) — 87%: More Anderson, with warmth and a dog-led adventure.
Director
Cast
- Owen Wilson as Francis
- Adrien Brody as Peter
- Jason Schwartzman as Jack
- Amara Karan as Rita
- Wallace Wolodarsky as Brendan
- Waris Ahluwalia as The Chief Steward
- Irrfan Khan as The Father
- Barbet Schroeder as The Mechanic
- Camilla Rutherford as Alice
- Bill Murray as The Businessman
The Darjeeling Limited FAQ
Is The Darjeeling Limited worth watching?
Worth watching. Three estranged brothers trundle across India by train in Wes Anderson's neat, deadpan comedy. It's slighter than his best, but the family wounds under the stylish surface give it real feeling.
Where can I watch The Darjeeling Limited?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Darjeeling Limited OK for kids?
The Darjeeling Limited is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Darjeeling Limited is an R-rated dramedy about three estranged brothers reconnecting on a train trip through India, including drug references.
What movies are like The Darjeeling Limited?
If you liked The Darjeeling Limited, try The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.