Rent Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

3.8 of 5 from 1016 ratings
1h 55min
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Synopsis:
Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' Arrested on suspicion of cheating, he tells the police the incredible story of his life on the streets, and of the girl he loved and lost.
Actors:
, , , , , , , , , Jira Banjara, Sheikh Wali, , , , , Virendra Chatterjee, , , Virender Kumar, Devesh Rawal
Directors:
,
Writers:
Simon Beaufoy, Vikas Swarup
Others:
AR Rahman, Simon Beaufoy, Anthony Dod Mantle, Chris Dickens, Gulzar, Glenn Freemantle, Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke, Mark Digby, Michelle Day, Resul Pookutty, Tom Sayers, "Jai Ho" song; Music by A.R. Rahman; Lyric by Gulzar, "O Saya" song; Music and Lyric by A.R. Rahman and Maya Arulpragasam, Maya Arulpragasam, A R. Rahman, Sean Penn
Studio:
Pathe
Genres:
Drama
Collections:
2009, A Brief History of Films About Television: Part 1, A History of Cricket Films, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2024, Oscar Nominations Competition 2024, The Biggest Oscar Snubs: Part 2, Top 10 Award Winners at the London Film Festival, Top 10 Best Picture Follow-Ups
Awards:

2009 BAFTA Best Adapted Screen Play

2009 BAFTA Best Music

2009 BAFTA Best Cinematography

2009 BAFTA Best Direction

2009 BAFTA Best Editing

2009 BAFTA Best Sound

2009 BAFTA Best Film

2009 Oscar Best Picture

2009 Oscar Best Cinematography

2009 Oscar Best Director

2009 Oscar Best Editing

2009 Oscar Best Sound Mixing

2009 Oscar Best Music Original Score

2009 Oscar Best Adapted Screen Play

2009 Oscar Best Music Original Song

BBFC:
Release Date:
01/06/2009
Run Time:
115 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Jaiho: Slumdog Cutdown
  • Commentary by Christian Colson and Simon Beaufoy
  • Slumdog Dreams: The making of
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Commentary by Danny Boyle and Dev Patel
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
BBFC:
Release Date:
01/06/2009
Run Time:
115 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Jaiho: Slumdog Cutdown
  • Commentary by Christian Colson and Simon Beaufoy
  • Slumdog Dreams: The making of
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Commentary by Danny Boyle and Dev Patel
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Bombay Liquid Dance
  • Short Film: Manjha

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Reviews (5) of Slumdog Millionaire

Didn't live up to expectations - Slumdog Millionaire review by Pete W

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20/05/2010

I'm afraid this didn't work for me. It took a very superficial approach to some serious issues such as child mutilation and exploitation. I couldn't see any comedic element to the film or any feel-good factor. In fact, I found the whole piece rather depressing.

3 out of 4 members found this review helpful.

Wonderful and worthy of the acclaim - Slumdog Millionaire review by CP Customer

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15/02/2009

Wrongly promoted as a feel good film, Slumdog Millionaire is a roller coaster of emotions ending in euphoria. It does set out with scenes of torture but these soon give way to wonderfully vibrant locations and unique events, which provide Jamal with those answers he’ll come to rely on later in life. While the ending is obvious, the actual thrill is the experience following Jamal and his brother, as they grow up on the streets, show an Alan Sugar style business sense, and mature differently. A toilet scene that rivals Trainspotting will have you laughing, whilst the call centre location will be familiar to most of us.

A cast of relative unknowns under the directorship of Danny Boyle produces one of the most memorable films of recent times. They even avoid the clichéd Bollywood dancing until the end credits. There really isn’t a chink in the colourful armour of Slumdog Millionaire, as everything delivers. The cinematography captures the essence of India, the soundtrack is modern yet influenced by the region and the script holds your attention throughout. Rental is a must!

2 out of 6 members found this review helpful.

Amazing - Slumdog Millionaire review by RR

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23/08/2009

An Absolutely beautiful and heart warming film. The band wagon, the hype everything is well deserved of this beautiful film, The acting the story the music is all perfect. definatly deserved of all the oscar glory.

1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

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