Taare Zameen Par Review (2007) — 77% Celluloid Score
Directed by Aamir Khan · 2007 ·
Is Taare Zameen Par worth watching?
Yes. Taare Zameen Par (2007) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as तारे ज़मीन पर Como estrellas en la tierra Estrellas en la Tierra Des étoiles sur la terre Taare Zameen Par - Ein Stern auf Erden Como Estrelas na Terra 地上の星たち 지상의 별처럼
🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Film, Filmfare Awards 2008
Aamir Khan Productions Where to watch
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.3/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is Taare Zameen Par worth watching?
Yes — Taare Zameen Par earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Aamir Khan’s directorial debut remains a landmark of Hindi humanist cinema — tender, didactic, and still urgent about how schools fail different minds.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Taare Zameen Par about?
An eight-year-old boy punished for struggling in school is rescued by an art teacher who recognizes dyslexia where others saw disobedience.
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Critic Reviews
Taare Zameen Par (2007) Review: Empathy That Still Teaches
★★★★★
Taare Zameen Par is Aamir Khan's moving Hindi drama about a dyslexic boy failed by school and family, a humane, influential film that remains essential viewing.
Yes, wholeheartedly. It is one of the great Hindi family dramas, essential for parents, teachers and older children, and powerful enough to forgive its sentimental streak.
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Taare Zameen Par: frequently asked questions
Is Taare Zameen Par worth watching?
Yes. Taare Zameen Par (2007) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, 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 Taare Zameen Par?
Taare Zameen Par runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
What is Taare Zameen Par rated?
Taare Zameen Par is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, U in India, G in Australia and ALL in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Taare Zameen Par?
Taare Zameen Par is directed by Aamir Khan and stars Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, Vipin Sharma.
What is the Metascore for Taare Zameen Par?
Metacritic's Metascore for Taare Zameen Par is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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