# 3 Idiots (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/3-idiots-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Editorial Rating | 74/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 91% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.5/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Rajkumar Hirani |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 170 min |
| Festival premiere | IFFI 2009 |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

3 Idiots (2009) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Hirani's crowd-pleaser balances laughs and social critique with rare emotional precision. Critics and audiences diverge (74% critic vs 91% audience). Metascore 67/100. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Accolades

Premiered at IFFI 2009.
- Won Best Film — Filmfare Awards 2010
- Won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment — National Film Awards (India) 2010

## Where to watch

Japan: Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is 3 Idiots worth watching?**
3 Idiots holds a 75% 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?**
75% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (74/100), Metascore (67/100), Letterboxd (4.5/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did 3 Idiots win?**
3 Idiots won Best Film (Filmfare Awards 2010), Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (National Film Awards (India) 2010).

**Where can I watch 3 Idiots?**
3 Idiots is on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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