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Year
2008
Runtime
120 min.
Directors
Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan
Genres
Drama, Romance
Rating *
8.0
Votes *
511,874
Checks
98,143
Favs
5,580
Dislikes
974
Favs/checks
5.7% (1:18)
Favs/dislikes
6:1
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Top comments

  1. The Doctor's avatar

    The Doctor

    It's not overhyped and overrated. Almost no Hollywood picture compares to this rags to riches story. You can imagine what Hollywood would do if they made this movie, it would drip of cynicism and falsehood. Danny Boyle manages to create a rich story, something that rarely comes out of the cinema nowadays. 14 years ago
  2. Siskoid's avatar

    Siskoid

    An almost Dickensian journey from child to young adult in the slums of India. It's also a grand love story, and a film about memory, as each question asked of the protagonist on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? sends us into a flashback that will show how he knows the answer (or doesn't). A huge editing effort, and it works completely. Charming, striking, unique and unforgettable. 8 years 7 months ago
  3. danisanna's avatar

    danisanna

    It’s a very interesting concept. Very original. I love how we hear about Jamal’s life through the questions.

    The story is horrifying and brutal, funny and witty, and it confronts you with reality. The slumdogs do exist and if you’re on the internet, you’re probably one lucky son of a bitch.

    Watch it. Despite the bruteness of the story, it surprisingly leaves you feeling hopeful.
    10 years 5 months ago
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  1. This movie ranks #31 in TIFF - People's Choice Award
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  2. This movie ranks #49 in iCheckMovies's Most Checked
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  3. This movie ranks #63 in BAFTA Award - Best Film
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  4. This movie ranks #78 in National Board of Review Award - Best Film
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  5. This movie ranks #82 in Academy Award - Best Picture
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  6. This movie ranks #111 in Academy Award - Best Cinematography
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  7. This movie ranks #128 in Golden Globe Award - Best Motion Picture
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  8. This movie ranks #277 in TSPDT's 21st Century's Most Acclaimed Films
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  9. This movie ranks #302 in Emma Beare's 501 Must-See Movies
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  10. This movie ranks #382 in Box Office Mojo's All Time Worldwide Box Office
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  11. This movie ranks #468 in Academy Award - Best Picture Nominees
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  12. This movie ranks #638 in TSPDT's 1,000 Greatest Films: 1001-2500
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  13. This movie ranks #725 in Box Office Mojo's All Time Adjusted Box Office
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