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English Vinglish

2012Movie2 h 14 minPG

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes83%84%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

The first time only happens once.

In the United States for the first time, an Indian housewife with a limited command of English turns Manhattan into her personal language school.

Feels like

  • Indian Cinema
  • Language Learning
  • Cultural Identity
  • Family Relationships
  • Empowerment
  • Social Commentary
  • Heartwarming
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Gauri Shinde
Written by
Gauri Shinde
Produced by
R. Balki, Sunil Lulla, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Music by
Amit Trivedi

Everyone

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Facts

September 21, 2012 · 2 h 14 min · PG

Released
September 21, 2012
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
132 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream English Vinglish?"

Questions about English Vinglish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream English Vinglish?

NetflixBrewEros Now Select

In the United States, English Vinglish streams on Netflix, Brew, and Eros Now Select. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is English Vinglish worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%).

Is English Vinglish okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will English Vinglish make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is English Vinglish plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was English Vinglish a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

Is English Vinglish in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.