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Laal Singh Chaddha

2022Movie2 h 44 minPG-13

DramaRomance
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic467.0Rotten Tomatoes69%53%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Events in India's history — from the Emergency and the famous Cricket World Cup win to the Punjab riots , unfold from the perspective of an innocent Sikh man Laal Singh Chaddha, a person with a low IQ but high optimism. Laal is able to achieve everything under the sun but his childhood love continues to elude him.

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  • Historical Events
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Innocent Perspective
  • Indian History
  • Emotional Journey
  • Optimistic Character
  • Childhood Love
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Dynamics

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Advait Chandan
Written by
Atul Kulkarni, Winston Groom
Produced by
Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Ajit Andhare
Music by
Pritam Chakraborty

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Facts

August 11, 2022 · 2 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
August 11, 2022
Runtime
2 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India, United States
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Decomposite Character, Adaptational Hairstyle Change, Artistic License – Law +9

  • Decomposite Character
  • Adaptational Hairstyle Change
  • Artistic License – Law
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Been There, Shaped History
  • Adaptational Job Change
  • As Himself
  • Heel Realization
  • Related Differently in the Adaptation
  • Iconic Attribute Adoption Moment
  • Related in the Adaptation
  • Meaningful Echo

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Laal Singh Chaddha?"

Questions about Laal Singh Chaddha

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Where can I stream Laal Singh Chaddha?

Netflix

In the United States, Laal Singh Chaddha streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Laal Singh Chaddha worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 46).

Is Laal Singh Chaddha okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Laal Singh Chaddha make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Laal Singh Chaddha good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Laal Singh Chaddha a box office flop?

Budget$23 million
Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $23 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 70% of its budget.

Is Laal Singh Chaddha in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.