3 Idiots
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani · 2009 ·
Is 3 Idiots worth watching?
Yes. 3 Idiots (2009) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (91%) responded more warmly than critics (74%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 3 ईडियट 3 Idiotas きっと、うまくいく 세 얼간이 三傻大闹宝莱坞 三個傻瓜 3 Aptal 3 อัจฉริยะปัญญาอ่อน
🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Film, Filmfare Awards 2010
Vinod Chopra Films Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.
Rent: Google Play, YouTube
Buy: Google Play, YouTube
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (74/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (67/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.5/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.4/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
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Is 3 Idiots worth watching?
Yes — 3 Idiots earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Hirani's crowd-pleaser balances laughs and social critique with rare emotional precision.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (91%) responded more warmly than critics (74%).
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.
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Critic Reviews
3 Idiots (2009) Review: Laughing at the Rat Race
★★★★½
3 Idiots is Rajkumar Hirani's hugely popular Hindi campus comedy, a warm, funny attack on rote learning that still lands despite its length and broad jokes.
Yes. It is one of Hindi cinema's great crowd-pleasers, funny and heartfelt, and perfect for families and students who can forgive broad humour and a long runtime.
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3 Idiots: frequently asked questions
Is 3 Idiots worth watching?
Yes. 3 Idiots (2009) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch 3 Idiots?
In the United States you can rent it from Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
What is 3 Idiots rated?
3 Idiots is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, M in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi.
What is the Metascore for 3 Idiots?
Metacritic's Metascore for 3 Idiots is 67 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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