---
title: "The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-extraordinary-journey-of-the-fakir-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 407447
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-extraordinary-journey-of-the-fakir-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is a 2018 comedy, adventure, and drama film directed internationally and shot across India, Belgium, France, and Italy. The premise follows Ajatashatru Lavash Patel, a street magician from a small Mumbai neighborhood who tricks people with street magic and fakir stunts before setting out on a journey to find his estranged father.

Culturally significant for marking Dhanush's international film debut, the movie spans a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. It takes viewers on a never-ending adventure that diverges from the protagonist's initial goal of finding his father into unexpected escapades.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Mumbai street magician embarks on a global adventure to find his estranged father."

### Why Watch
- It marks the international film debut of Dhanush.
- The premise follows a unique global journey shot across India, Belgium, France, and Italy.
- It blends comedy, adventure, and drama into a single feature film.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided text and sources contain no explicit reasons to skip it, other than personal preference for genre.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for 1 hour and 36 minutes and spans comedy, adventure, and drama genres.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #street-magic, #global-journey, #family-search, #international-debut, #comedy-adventure-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ken Scott
- **Networks / Studios**: Brio Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dhanush** as *Ajatashatru Lavash Patel*
- **Bérénice Bejo** as *Nelly Marnay*
- **Erin Moriarty** as *Marie*
- **Barkhad Abdi** as *Wiraj*
- **Gérard Jugnot** as *Gustave*
- **Ben Miller** as *Officer Smith*
- **Abel Jafri** as *Captain Fik*
- **Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse** as *Rose*
- **Kay Greidanus** as *Pieter*
- **Amruta Sant** as *Siringh*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database, though specific regional streaming links are not detailed in the sources.

### Q: Is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir worth watching?
It features a global narrative shot in India, Belgium, France, and Italy, and marks Dhanush's international debut.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What countries was the film shot in?
The film was shot in India, Belgium, France, and Italy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/407447)
- [The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Extraordinary_Journey_of_the_Fakir)
- [The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) - Postavy](https://www.archivtv.cz/the-extraordinary-journey-of-the-fakir-2018/postavy)
- [The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2017) Film, Titulky ke…](https://osobnosti.najdise.cz/the-extraordinary-journey-of-the-fakir-film-titulky-recenze-csfd-347815)

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