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Monsoon Wedding

Directed by Mira Nair · 2001 ·

Short answer

Is Monsoon Wedding worth watching?

Yes. Monsoon Wedding (2001) earns a 72% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%). See the 4 inputs.

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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Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK)
Cast
Naseeruddin Shah , Lillete Dubey , Shefali Shah , Vasundhara Das , Parvin Dabas , Vijay Raaz , Tillotama Shome , Kulbhushan Kharbanda , Kamini Khanna , Randeep Hooda
Language
Hindi

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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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Comedy, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

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

, Founder & Editor

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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Monsoon Wedding: frequently asked questions

Is Monsoon Wedding worth watching?

Yes. Monsoon Wedding (2001) has a Celluloid Score of 72%, 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.

How long is Monsoon Wedding?

Monsoon Wedding runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

What is Monsoon Wedding rated?

Monsoon Wedding is rated R in the United States and 15 in the UK. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Monsoon Wedding?

Monsoon Wedding is directed by Mira Nair and stars Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shah, Vasundhara Das, Parvin Dabas.

What is the Metascore for Monsoon Wedding?

Metacritic's Metascore for Monsoon Wedding is 77 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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