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Slumdog Millionaire

2008Movie2 h 1 minR

DramaRomance
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic847.9Rotten Tomatoes92%90%

A romantic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and class and money, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

What does it take to find a lost love?

A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".

Feels like

  • Gritty Urban Realism
  • Epic Bollywood Romance
  • Poverty & Class Struggle
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Emotional Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Musical Storytelling
  • Social Commentary
  • Hope Amidst Hardship

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan
Written by
Simon Beaufoy, Vikas Swarup
Produced by
Christian Colson
Music by
A.R. Rahman

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Facts

November 12, 2008 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released
November 12, 2008
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Hindi
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$378 million
Available in
71 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Boomerang Bigot, Revolvers Are for Amateurs, A World Half Full +9

  • Boomerang Bigot
  • Revolvers Are for Amateurs
  • A World Half Full
  • Last Stand
  • Doomed Autographed Item
  • When She Smiles
  • Adaptation Title Change
  • A Villain Named Khan
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer
  • Dance Party Ending
  • Entertainingly Wrong

12 of 107 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Slumdog Millionaire?"

Questions about Slumdog Millionaire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Slumdog Millionaire?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Slumdog Millionaire from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 37 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Slumdog Millionaire worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 84).

Is Slumdog Millionaire good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Slumdog Millionaire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Slumdog Millionaire a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$378 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $378 million worldwide, 25.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Slumdog Millionaire use?

Boomerang BigotRevolvers Are for AmateursA World Half FullLast StandDoomed Autographed ItemWhen She SmilesAdaptation Title ChangeA Villain Named KhanDomestic AbuseSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerDance Party EndingEntertainingly Wrongand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 tropes for it, including Boomerang Bigot, Revolvers Are for Amateurs, and A World Half Full.