The Darjeeling Limited poster

The Darjeeling Limited

200791 minutesR
3
Arcplot Score
๐Ÿ“ Unconventional
Unverified
โญ 7.2IMDb
๐Ÿ… 69%Rotten Tomatoes
โ“‚๏ธ 67/100Metacritic
๐ŸŽฌ 7.2TMDb
๐Ÿ“Š 6.2Popularity
๐Ÿ†4 wins & 3 nominations total
Directed by: Wes Anderson
Written by: Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman
A year after the accidental death of their father, three brothers -- each suffering from depression - meet for a train trip across India. Francis, the eldest, has organized it. The brothers argue, sulk, resent each other, and fight. The youngest, Jack, estranged from his girlfriend, is attracted to one of the train's attendants. Peter has left his pregnant wife at home, and he buys a venomous snake. After a few days, Francis discloses their surprising and disconcerting destination. Amid foreign surroundings, can the brothers sort out their differences? A funeral, a meditation, a hilltop ritual, and the Bengal Lancer figure in the reconciliation.

Box Office

Budget:$16.0M
Revenue:$24.4M
Profit:$8.4M

Arcplot Score Breakdown

Beat Timing Precision4.1/10
Emotional Arc Impact1/10
Thematic Consistency4/10
Overall Score3/10

Beat Sheet

15 plot points

The Darjeeling Limited Arcplot
1
Opening Image
1 min
2
Theme Stated
5 min
3
Set-Up
10 min
4
Catalyst
20 min
5
Debate
30 min
6
Break Into Two
40 min
7
B Story
50 min
8
Fun and Games
60 min
9
Midpoint
70 min
10
Bad Guys Close In
75 min
11
All Is Lost
80 min
12
Dark Night of the Soul
85 min
13
Break Into Three
87 min
14
Finale
89 min
15
Final Image
91 min

Emotional Arc

+100-10

Plot Points

#1

Opening Image

1 min

Three estranged brothers reunite at a train station, each carrying emotional baggage and unresolved conflicts.

#2

Theme Stated

5 min

Family, forgiveness, and reconciliation are central: can estranged brothers reconnect and heal old wounds?

#3

Set-Up

10 min

The brothers begin their train journey across India, dealing with sibling rivalry, secrets, and personal flaws.

#4

Catalyst

20 min

Unexpected incidents and near-miss accidents force the brothers to confront their hidden tensions.

#5

Debate

30 min

Can they truly reconcile? Old resentments and personal failings create doubt and hesitation.

#6

Break Into Two

40 min

The brothers commit to the journey, facing challenges together and attempting to rebuild trust.

#7

B Story

50 min

Bonding moments, personal revelations, and external adventures reveal emotional growth and family connection.

#8

Fun and Games

60 min

Quirky encounters, comedic mishaps, and culturally rich experiences mark the train journey.

#9

Midpoint

70 min

A confrontation with their fatherโ€™s estranged death forces the brothers to reassess their relationships and life choices.

#10

Bad Guys Close In

75 min

Emotional tension rises as conflicts resurface; the journey risks fracturing the family once again.

#11

All Is Lost

80 min

The brothers face a moment of despair, realizing the depth of their estrangement and unresolved pain.

#12

Dark Night of the Soul

85 min

Each brother reflects on personal failings, mistakes, and the need for reconciliation.

#13

Break Into Three

87 min

They find a shared purpose and confront their issues together.

#14

Finale

89 min

The brothers reconcile, embracing their familial bond and newfound understanding.

#15

Final Image

91 min

The train moves on, brothers united, symbolizing restored family ties and personal growth.