3 Idiots
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani · 2009 ·
3 Idiots (2009) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (91%) responded more warmly than critics (74%).
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🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Film, Filmfare Awards 2010
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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. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Hirani's crowd-pleaser balances laughs and social critique with rare emotional precision.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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: An Indian Cinema Essential
★★★★½
Hirani's crowd-pleaser balances laughs and social critique with rare emotional precision.
Essential viewing — among the finest films in Indian cinema.
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