Name: Billu
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2009-02-13
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Lara Dutta, Om Puri, Rajpal Yadav

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When a famous Bollywood actor visits a small village for a film's shoot, a poor hairdresser's claim that they were once childhood friends soon makes him the centre of attention.

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Directed by: Priyadarshan
Written by: Sreenivasan, Priyadarshan, Manisha Korde
Produced by: Gauri Khan
Music by: Pritam Chakraborty

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Facts

February 13, 2009 · 2 h 17 min · PG

Released: February 13, 2009
Runtime: 2 h 17 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: Hindi
Also spoken: English
Made in: India
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $10 million
Available in: 118 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Billu?"

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Where can I stream Billu?

Netflix

In the United States, Billu streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 95 other countries.

Is Billu worth watching?

59

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is Billu okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Billu make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Billu?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Billu in English?

HindiEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English.