What is the Metascore for Monsoon Wedding?

Monsoon Wedding has a Metascore of 77 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Monsoon Wedding

Directed by Mira Nair · 2001 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

Answer Summary

Monsoon Wedding (2001) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

Quick Verdict

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.

72%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

94% Editorial Rating

86% Audience snapshot · excluded

77 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

7.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 54m
Cast: Naseeruddin Shah , Lillete Dubey , Shefali Shah , Vasundhara Das , Parvin Dabas , Vijay Raaz , Tillotama Shome , Kulbhushan Kharbanda , Kamini Khanna , Randeep Hooda
Country: United States
Language: Hindi

Official theatrical poster for Monsoon Wedding (2001)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore is generally favorable (77/100).
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 Monsoon Wedding worth watching?

Yes — Monsoon Wedding earns a 72% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

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.

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