# Monsoon Wedding (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/monsoon-wedding-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 72% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Mira Nair |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 114 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2001 |

## Quick answer

Monsoon Wedding (2001) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Monsoon Wedding — Venice 2001 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 77/100. Directed by Mira Nair.

## Critics consensus

Monsoon Wedding — Venice 2001 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.

## Cast

Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shah, Vasundhara Das, Parvin Dabas, Vijay Raaz, Tillotama Shome, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Kamini Khanna, Randeep Hooda

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2001.

## Common questions

**Is Monsoon Wedding worth watching?**
Monsoon Wedding holds a 72% Celluloid Score. Monsoon Wedding — Venice 2001 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Monsoon Wedding about?**
A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.

**Who directed Monsoon Wedding?**
Monsoon Wedding (2001) was directed by Mira Nair.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Monsoon Wedding?**
72% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 86%, Metascore 77/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

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

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