Monsoon Wedding

2001, Drama/Comedy, 1h 40m

126 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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An insightful, energetic blend of Hollywood and Bollywood styles, Monsoon Wedding is a colorful, exuberant celebration of modern-day India, family, love, and life. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

The exuberant ensemble comedy unites a Punjabi family for the wedding of a family member. Relatives from all over the world descend on Delhi for the wedding ceremony. Universal in theme, the film explores the bonds that unite families in touching, dramatic, and comedic ways.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Sex Related Dialogue|Language)
  • Genre:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Mira Nair
  • Producer:
    Caroline Baron, Mira Nair
  • Writer:
    Sabrina Dhawan
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $13.9M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    USA Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Naseeruddin Shah
Lalit Verma
Lillete Dubey
Pimmi Verma
Mira Nair
Director
Sabrina Dhawan
Writer
Caroline Baron
Producer
Mira Nair
Producer
Caroline Kaplan
Executive Producer
Jonathan Sehring
Executive Producer
Robyn Aronstam
Associate Producer
Mychael Danna
Original Music
Declan Quinn
Cinematographer
Allyson C. Johnson
Film Editor
Uma Da Cunha
Casting
Dileep Shankar
Casting
Loveleen Tandan
Casting
Stephanie Carroll
Production Designer
Sunil Chabra
Art Direction
Arjun Bhasin
Costume Designer
Monsoon Bissell
First Assistant Director
Anjali Panjabi
First Assistant Director
Michael Shea
First Assistant Director
Ayesha Punvani
Set Dresser
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Audience Reviews for Monsoon Wedding

  • Jan 27, 2012
    Beautiful depiction of a family in the lead up to the wedding. My favourite scene is the marriage of servants quietly taking place in a simple manner in the backdrop. More moving than the ceremony which is the focus of the main picture.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Jun 19, 2011
    This is a different kind of film. It shows a contemporary side of India that is irresistible. You will feel as if you know the characters portrayed, even if they live half a world away.
    Juli R Super Reviewer
  • Nov 07, 2009
    Fabulous in the sense that it paints a wonderful palette of dynamics in an Indian family. It's not too culture-centric so the mainstream can appreciate it too, the conflict is serious but not too heavy, and you can feel the love just seeping throughout each crack. "Rachel Getting Married" without the psychosis. I kinda wish there were songs though. Just because it's Indian.
    Jennifer X Super Reviewer
  • Jul 02, 2009
    A hugely enjoyable movie which centers around the preperations for an arranged marriage in India. The story consists of vibrant characters and different romances plus family drama... and a bit of music and dancing for good measure. A great little look into a part of Indian culture with a good ending too. Well worth the watch.
    ♥ Chani L Super Reviewer
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