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2008-11-12 R Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

What does it take to find a lost love?

Release Date: 2008-11-12

Rating: 7.7 / 10

Runtime: 120 mins

A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".


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Runtime

120 minutes

Release Date

2008-11-12

Budget

$15,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$378,400,000

Behind the Scenes

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor
Saurabh Shukla
Saurabh Shukla
Ankur Vikal
Ankur Vikal
Tanay Chheda
Tanay Chheda
Ayush Mahesh Khedekar
Ayush Mahesh Khedekar

Crew Members

Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle Director
Simon Beaufoy
Simon Beaufoy Screenplay

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - CINEMATOGRAPHY

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Oscar - DIRECTING

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Oscar - FILM EDITING

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

Year: 2009
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - BEST PICTURE

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Oscar - SOUND EDITING

Year: 2009
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - SOUND MIXING

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Oscar - WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Golden Globe - Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Year: 2009
Status: πŸ† Won

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  • John Doe's avatar

    CinemaSerf

    Rating: 7/10

    "Dev Patel is great here as "Jamal", a young man from the Mumbai slums who shot to fame by winning the first ever jackpot on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" only to be accused of cheating. It's not an unreasonable allegation - this lad comes from a background that suggests little, if any, education and yet he is answering some tough questions that, theoretically, he should not know the answers too. It's during this (actually quite brutal) interrogation, which is interspersed with flashback and with each round of the television quiz, that we discover a little of the childhood and upbringing of this young man and about how he has amassed the knowledge to, legitimately, get the answers correct. It's a story about humanity and decency, this - and the ensemble cast, especially the street urchins, help to deliver an authentic glimpse at not just the poverty in which they lived, but of their sense of community and loyalty to each other as they grew up together. Now there's no point in pretending that the writing is great - it isn't. It's doesn't really allow for any in-depth character development. Somehow, though, Patel's sheer screen presence and optimism, coupled with the overall style of the film cover up for that more than adequately leaving us with a solidly entertaining, occasionally thought-provoking, rags-to-riches story that I suspect many people can readily identify with. It's a bit too long, and maybe the romantic elements could have been ditched, but all told it's still well worth watching."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Slumdog Millionaire ?

The movie is approximately 120 minutes long.

What is the Slumdog Millionaire's release date?

2008-11-12 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Slumdog Millionaire?

The movie belongs to the Drama Romance genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Slumdog Millionaire?

The lead actors include Dev Patel , Freida Pinto , and Madhur Mittal , among others.

Who directed Slumdog Millionaire?

The movie was directed by Danny Boyle

What is the Slumdog Millionaire's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $15,000,000 .

How much did Slumdog Millionaire movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $378,400,000 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Slumdog Millionaire movie?

Major production companies include Celador Films Film4 Productions .

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