Laapataa Ladies Review (2024) — 72% Celluloid Score
Directed by Kiran Rao · 2024 ·
Laapataa Ladies (2024) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Laapataa Ladies by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (83%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
- Celluloid Score 72% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Fans of Comedy
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Laapataa Ladies worth watching?
Yes — Laapataa Ladies earns a 72% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Kiran Rao’s comic social satire about two brides swapped on a train became a Netflix India phenomenon and awards favorite.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Laapataa Ladies about?
In 2001, somewhere in rural India, two young brides get accidentally swapped on a train. In the ensuing chaos, they both encounter a host of colourful characters, resulting in hilarious and unexpected consequences.
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Critic Reviews
Laapataa Ladies (2024) Review
★★★★☆
Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies (2024) remains a defining Comedy landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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