The Darjeeling Limited

Three estranged American brothers set out on an overnight train through India to repair their fractured bond and reclaim the closeness they once shared. Francis, Peter, and Jack carry resentments as they share compartments, tuk-tuks, and hotel lobbies, each hoping for clarity or reconciliation. Their plan for a clean reset collides with chaos when offbeat mishaps, over-the-counter pills, and a dash of miscommunication throw their ambitions off course. The trip becomes a string of comic misfires and awkward encounters that complicate trust and expose the gaps between them. By the time they reach their next stop, nothing is quite as planned, yet possibilities linger.

Directed by Wes Anderson with script contributions from Jason Schwartzman and Roman Coppola, The Darjeeling Limited was released in 2007 as an original screenplay and stars Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, and Amara Karan.

With a budget of 16,000,000, it earned 24,377,151 worldwide, a modest but respectable result for a dialogue-driven ensemble comedy, reflecting a limited but steady box office appeal.

Fans remember the film for its deadpan humor, meticulous symmetry, and the way it sketches family ties against India’s colorful chaos. The mix of witty exchanges and awkward moments helped cement the movie in Wes Anderson’s distinctive body of work and pop culture chatter.

Critical response highlighted strong performances and Anderson's precise direction, while noting the bittersweet take on brotherhood and memory. The film examines how shared pasts bind people even as miscommunication and pride complicate a fresh attempt at closeness, leaving a clear sense that family ties endure.