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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Directed by Aditya Chopra · 1995 ·

Short answer

Is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge worth watching?

Yes. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 3 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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91% Editorial Rating
87% Audience snapshot · excluded
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
3h 10m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · U (India) · G (Australia)
Cast
Shah Rukh Khan , Kajol , Amrish Puri
Streaming
Netflix
Country
India
Language
Hindi

Also known as दिलवाले दुल्हनिया ले जायेंगे Amor Contra Viento Y Marea Un amor contra viento y marea Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge - Wer zuerst kommt, kriegt die Braut Dilwale vai levar a noiva シャー・ルク・カーンのDDLJ／ラブゲット大作戦 용감한 자가 신부를 데려가리 勇夺芳心

🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Film, Filmfare Awards 1996

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  • Netflix

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Where to watch Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge by country

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.
  • Celluloid Score 83% combines 3 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who dislike long runtimes

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Is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge worth watching?

Yes — Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick, but viewers who dislike long runtimes may want to skip it. Read our full review (4.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

The longest-running theatrical romance in Indian history — DDLJ defined a generation of Bollywood love stories.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge about?

Two NRIs fall in love on a European tour but must win the approval of her traditional father back in Punjab.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Review: Love Asks for a Blessing

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is Aditya Chopra's 1995 Hindi romance with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, the Europe-to-Punjab love story that shaped modern Bollywood.

Yes. It is the defining Bollywood romance, funny and swooning, essential for anyone exploring Hindi cinema, though its length and traditional values will not suit everyone.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: frequently asked questions

Is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge worth watching?

Yes. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, 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 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?

In the United States, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge streams on Netflix with a subscription, and you can rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge runs 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes).

What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rated?

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, U in India and G in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is directed by Aditya Chopra and stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri.

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