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English Vinglish

2012·Movie
2h 14min·PG
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Indian CinemaLanguage LearningCultural IdentityFamily RelationshipsEmpowermentSocial CommentaryHeartwarmingComing-of-Age

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about English Vinglish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream English Vinglish legally?

English Vinglish is included with a subscription to Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is English Vinglish worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is English Vinglish rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is English Vinglish?

2 h 14 min

English Vinglish runs 2 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on English Vinglish?

Critics83
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see English Vinglish much the same way.

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.

What language is English Vinglish in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch English Vinglish?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for English Vinglish in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.