3 Idiots
“Aal Izz Well!”
Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
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Where is 3 Idiots streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About 3 Idiots
3 Idiots is a 2009 Hindi-language drama and comedy film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The cast is led by Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi. It has a runtime of 2h 51m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
3 Idiots was produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions and Vinod Chopra Films and made in India. It was released on December 23, 2009, and carries a UA certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $70 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Writers
- Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Abhijat Joshi
- Release date
- December 23, 2009
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- UA
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $70 million
- Production
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions, Vinod Chopra Films
3 Idiots cast & crew
3 Idiots was directed by Rajkumar Hirani and written by Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Abhijat Joshi.
The cast features Aamir Khan as Ranchoddas "Rancho" Chanchad, R. Madhavan as Farhan Qureshi, Sharman Joshi as Raju Rastogi, Kareena Kapoor Khan as Pia Sahastrabudhhe, Boman Irani as Viru "Virus" Sahastrabudhhe, and Omi Vaidya as Chatur "Silencer" Ramalingam.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shantanu Moitra, cinematography is by C.K. Muraleedharan, and it was produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Anil Davda.
Is 3 Idiots worth watching?
3 Idiots holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 2,723 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 51m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, 3 Idiots is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of 3 Idiots
Aamir Khan
Ranchoddas "Rancho" Chanchad
R. Madhavan
Farhan Qureshi
Sharman Joshi
Raju Rastogi
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Pia Sahastrabudhhe
Boman Irani
Viru "Virus" Sahastrabudhhe
Omi Vaidya
Chatur "Silencer" Ramalingam
Mona Singh
Mona Sahastrabuddhe
Rahul Kumar
Millimeter
Parikshat Sahni
Mr. Qureshi
Farida Dadi
Mrs. Qureshi
Amardeep Jha
Mrs. Rastogi
Mukund Bhatt
Mr. Rastogi
3 Idiots — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 3 Idiots in United States?
3 Idiots is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is 3 Idiots in?
3 Idiots is originally in Hindi, with audio tracks including English, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots runs 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).
▸What is 3 Idiots rated?
3 Idiots is rated UA. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 2,723 ratings.
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