Slumdog Millionaire
A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".
Director(s)
Danny Boyle
Nuvendra Singh
Loveleen Tandan
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Cast & Crew
Facts
- 1
Host Amitabh Khan turned down the role, fearing it would make audiences think the real 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' was fraudulent.
- 2
Warner Independent Pictures provided $5 million budget and acquired the film rights to the novel 'Q & A' by Vikas Swarup.
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Reviews
CinemaSerf
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.
RalphRahal
Slumdog Millionaire is one of those movies that really sticks with you. It follows Jamal, a kid from the slums of Mumbai. Watching him go through so much and still come out with hope makes it pretty powerful. The movie does a great job showing the reality of life for kids in poverty but doesn’t feel like it’s trying to preach. Director Danny Boyle keeps things moving with a fast pace, and the mix of tension, humor, and drama keeps you hooked. The visuals are great too, showing all sides of Mumbai, from the city to the harshness of life in the slums. Overall, Slumdog Millionaire is a must-watch. It’s raw, emotional, and, at the end of the day, it’s a story about resilience and hope. Perfect for when you want a movie that hits hard but leaves you feeling uplifted.
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Behind the scenes
Media engagement
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE Press Conference | TIFF REWIND
A.R. Rahman | Behind the Oscars Speech | Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire | Director's Commentary | FOX Searchlight
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE | Life Gives The Answers | FOX Searchlight
Slumdog Millionaire Wins Film Editing: 2009 Oscars
Simon Beaufoy Wins Adapted Screenplay: 2009 Oscars
Slumdog Millionaire Wins Sound Mixing: 2009 Oscars
Slumdog Millionaire Wins Cinematography: 2009 Oscars
Danny Boyle Wins Best Director: 2009 Oscars
A.R. Rahman Winning Original Score | 81st Oscars (2009)
Danny Boyle Part2: "Slumdog Millionaire"
Danny Boyle Part3: "Slumdog Millionaire"
Slumdog Millionaire Wins Best Picture: 2009 Oscars
Danny Boyle & Darren Aronofsky; Danny on Slumdog's Rights
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE - Paper Planes DFA Remix
Danny Boyle Part1: "Slumdog Millionaire"
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE - Danny Boyle on Destiny
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE - Danny Boyle On India
Slumdog Millionaire FAQs
The directors of Slumdog Millionaire are Danny Boyle, Nuvendra Singh, and Loveleen Tandan.
The cast of Slumdog Millionaire includes Anil Kapoor as Prem, Saurabh Shukla as Sergeant Srinivas, David Gilliam as Clark, Amitabh Bachchan as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Raj Zutshi as Director, Umar Khan as Autorickshaw Driver, Irrfan Khan as Police Inspector, Udayan Baijal as Cricket Commentator, Ankur Vikal as Maman, Sharib Hashmi as Prakash, Mahesh Manjrekar as Javed, Freida Pinto as Older Latika, and more.
The duration of Slumdog Millionaire is 2h 1 mins.
Yes. You can watch the Slumdog Millionaire trailer on this Fanbiz page on Fanziz.
You can watch Slumdog Millionaire on Apple TV Store (Rent), Fandango At Home (Rent), Apple TV Store (Buy), and Fandango At Home (Buy). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
Slumdog Millionaire was released on 12 Nov 2008.
Slumdog Millionaire is listed under Drama and Romance on Fanbiz.
Slumdog Millionaire has 2 reviews on Fanziz, with an average rating of 8.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "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?..."
1. Host Amitabh Khan turned down the role, fearing it would make audiences think the real 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' was fraudulent. 2. Warner Independent Pictures provided $5 million budget and acquired the film rights to the novel 'Q & A' by Vikas Swarup.
