3 Idiots

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3 Idiots

PG-13

2009

2h 40m

Comedy

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In college, Farhan and Raju form a great bond with Rancho due to his positive and refreshing outlook to life. Years later, a bet gives them a chance to look for their long-lost friend whose existence seems rather elusive.

Namrata Joshi

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Raju Hirani continues with the overly moral tone that defined his previous films. But it does say something of his surefootedness and craft that you still listen to him and enjoy the many lessons he teaches you.

Rated: 3/4

May 4, 2015

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

3 Idiots was good in parts, but it didn't blow me away.

Rated: 3/5

May 4, 2015

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Anil Sinanan

Time Out

This quirky well-acted film proves, as the title track says, that generally 'all is well' with commercial Hindi cinema.

Rated: 4/5

May 4, 2015

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Sakhi Thirani

Common Sense Media

However, where 3 Idiots fails is in its blatant obsession over seriously problematic rape jokes that continually punctuate the film.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 26, 2023

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Nikhat Kazmi

The Times of India

Aamir Khan is stupendous as the rule-breaker Rancho. But the rest of the cast doesn't remain in the shadows.

Rated: 5/5

May 4, 2015

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Sudhish Kamath

The Hindu

Take your hankies along, wipe off those tears every now and then and smile.

May 4, 2015

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Justin R

ABSOLUTE CINEMA 🔥TILL TO THIS DAY, NOT EVEN KIDDING.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Jay W

This movie has a lot. It is a comedy, but it is also tearjerking. It is really clever but also has its fair share of fart jokes. It shows the importance of education while highlighting the flaws of schooling. Sometimes it is a musical, and sometimes it is black and white. Its runtime may be nearly 3 hours, but it fills it up with a variety. The friendship of the three main characters is so charming. Rancho's simple but profound way of looking at things is effortlessly endearing. The film helps show that your happiness is not dictated by your income, and grades do not determine your intelligence. On the negative side, there are some frustrating character decisions that are... well, idiotic. The way in which a character named "Virus" is portrayed so much as an over-the-top strawman, he is just the worst. Sometimes it can be comedic, but a lot of times it is too much. And there is just two too many scenes of people peeing on things. Overall, this is a great film. It is profound without being pretentious. And it is optimistic without feeling fake.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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Audience Member

watched multiple times. changes mindset in a good way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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artz g

Good movie but way too much overacting by the female lead.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Shamila N

One of the best films ever made!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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Faiz D

One of the most entertaining Indian films ever made.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Synopsis

In college, Farhan and Raju form a great bond with Rancho due to his positive and refreshing outlook to life. Years later, a bet gives them a chance to look for their long-lost friend whose existence seems rather elusive.

Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Screenwriter: Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijit Joshi
Production Co: Vinod Chopra Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Disturbing Images|Crude Humor)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.5M
Runtime: 2h 40m

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