Slumdog Millionaire
2008, Comedy/Drama, 1h 56m
289 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Visually dazzling and emotionally resonant, Slumdog Millionaire is a film that's both entertaining and powerful. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
As 18-year-old Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) answers questions on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," flashbacks show how he got there. Part of a stable of young thieves after their mother dies, Jamal and his brother, Salim, survive on the streets of Mumbai. Salim finds the life of crime agreeable, but Jamal scrapes by with small jobs until landing a spot on the game show.
Cast & Crew
Dev Patel
Jamal Malik (older)
Jamal Malik (older)
Freida Pinto
Latika (older)
Latika (older)
Madhur Mittal
Salim Malik (older)
Salim Malik (older)
Anil Kapoor
Prem
Prem
Irrfan Khan
Inspector
Inspector
Tanay Chheda
Jamal (middle)
Jamal (middle)
Critic Reviews for Slumdog Millionaire
Audience Reviews for Slumdog Millionaire
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Feb 10, 2018This remains one of the best epic dramas, beautiful movie. From the young actors to the adult ones it is a great cast, well acted and portrayed story. The cinematography and costume selection at times are stunning, the movie really takes you on a journey.Super Reviewer
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Nov 06, 2017Stylistically sharp and emotionally captivating, Slumdog Millionaire is a film that perfectly combines both feel-good and somber tones.Sean T Super Reviewer
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May 20, 2017Slumdog Millionaire is simultaneously joyful and grittily realistic in the depiction of the slums in Mambai. Danny Boyle directs with a steady and respectful hand, and while inevitably the film is highly implausible, the film still manages to be heartwarming and crowd-pleasing. Rating: 82Bradley J Super Reviewer
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Apr 01, 2017WOW! that's gotta be the most fucked up love story i've ever seen. the way the story is told, through the questions, keeps you invested. it's filmed REALLY well, intoxicatingly so and never feels anything other than an unexaggerated depiction of poverty in india.Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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