My Own Country
1998, English. Directed by Mira Nair.
Even a small town must face the truth.
In 1985, East Indian disease specialist Abraham Verghese settles in Johnson City, TN, where his compassion and nonjudgmental treatment brings a sense of comfort to those living with AIDS.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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My Own Country is streaming on Cineverse and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mira NairDirector
- Naveen AndrewsDr. Abraham Verghese
- Glenne HeadlyVickie Talley
- Hal HolbrookLloyd Flanders
- Swoosie KurtzHope Flanders
- Marisa TomeiMattie Vines
- Adam TomeiGordon Vines
- Ellora PatnaikRajani Verghese
- Peter MacNeillAllen
- Michael HarrisTrevor
- Sean HewittChester Mews
- Sabrina GrdevichSexy Sadie
- William WebsterLangdon Arwood
Details
- Released
- 12 July 1998
- Written by
- Sooni Taraporevala, Jim Leonard
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How long is My Own Country?
My Own Country runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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My Own Country parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Own Country is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Own Country on?
My Own Country is streaming on Cineverse and Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Own Country?
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Who directed My Own Country?
My Own Country (1998) was directed by Mira Nair and stars Naveen Andrews, Glenne Headly, Hal Holbrook.