Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
A young man's life unfolds in gritty, romantic, and suspenseful flashbacks as he pursues love and fortune.
A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".
How intense is Slumdog Millionaire?
Slumdog Millionaire has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What Slumdog Millionaire feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulfeel goodupliftingromantic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Slumdog Millionaire
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Is Slumdog Millionaire for you?
Is Slumdog Millionaire scary?
No. Slumdog Millionaire is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Slumdog Millionaire gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Slumdog Millionaire sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Slumdog Millionaire OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Slumdog Millionaire?
Slumdog Millionaire runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream Slumdog Millionaire?
Slumdog Millionaire is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Slumdog Millionaire have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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