# 3 Idiots (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/3-idiots-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Critic Score | 100% |
| Audience Score | 96% |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.5/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Rajkumar Hirani |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 170 min |

## Quick answer

3 Idiots (2009) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Hirani's crowd-pleaser balances laughs and social critique with rare emotional precision. Metascore 67/100. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

## Critics consensus

Hirani's crowd-pleaser balances laughs and social critique with rare emotional precision.

## Synopsis

Three engineering students navigate India's punishing academic system while searching for passion, friendship, and the meaning of real success.

## Cast

Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is 3 Idiots worth watching?**
3 Idiots holds a 87% Celluloid Score. Hirani's crowd-pleaser balances laughs and social critique with rare emotional precision.

**What is 3 Idiots about?**
Three engineering students navigate India's punishing academic system while searching for passion, friendship, and the meaning of real success.

**Who directed 3 Idiots?**
3 Idiots (2009) was directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

**What is the Celluloid Score of 3 Idiots?**
87% — the average of five public sources: critics 100%, audience 96%, Metascore 67/100, Letterboxd 4.5/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

**Where can I watch 3 Idiots?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the 3 Idiots page for current options.

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