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Monsoon Wedding

2001·Movie
1h 54min·R

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No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The rain is coming... and so is the family.

A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.
Indian WeddingFamily DramaIntergenerational RelationshipsCultural ClashRomantic EntanglementsFestive AtmosphereArranged MarriageSocial CommentaryHumorous & Heartfelt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Monsoon Wedding worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Monsoon Wedding rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Monsoon Wedding?

1 h 54 min

Monsoon Wedding runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Monsoon Wedding?

Critics86
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Monsoon Wedding higher (86) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Monsoon Wedding a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$31 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 25.7 times its budget.

What language is Monsoon Wedding in?

HindiEnglish

It was made in Hindi, with some English. Produced in United States, France, Germany, Italy.

What tropes does Monsoon Wedding use?

Gratuitous EnglishThe RevealDramedyCrash-Into HelloBeta CoupleHidden DepthsScenery PornDark SecretLike Father, Unlike SonFamily DisunionImmediate Self-ContradictionSleeping Singleand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Monsoon Wedding, including Gratuitous English, The Reveal, Dramedy.