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English Vinglish

2012·Movie·U·134 min·★ 7.2(318)

“The first time only happens once.”

In the United States for the first time, an Indian housewife with a limited command of English turns Manhattan into her personal language school.

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Where to watch English Vinglish in India

Can I watch English Vinglish in India? Yes — you can stream English Vinglish in India on Netflix, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel and Brew, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open English Vinglish there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is English Vinglish streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
IndiaNetflix, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, Brew, Ultraplaybox Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
United StatesNetflix, Brew, Darkroom, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomNetflix, Eros Now Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, BrewApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, BrewApple TV Store
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Brew, Zee5Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads—
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads—
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads—
JapanNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT—

About English Vinglish

English Vinglish is a 2012 Hindi-language comedy, drama and family film directed by Gauri Shinde. The cast is led by Sridevi, Mehdi Nebbou, Sujata Kumar. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 300 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, Brew.

English Vinglish was produced by Lola's Productions, Eros International, and Curbside Films and made in India. It was released on September 21, 2012, and carries a U certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.

Director
Gauri Shinde
Writers
Gauri Shinde
Release date
September 21, 2012
Original language
Hindi
Age rating
U
Status
Released
Country
India
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$12 million
Production
Lola's Productions, Eros International, Curbside Films
#classroom#housewife#speech#foreign language#wedding#xenophobia#manhattan, new york city#social differences#woman director

English Vinglish cast & crew

English Vinglish was directed by Gauri Shinde and written by Gauri Shinde.

The cast features Sridevi as Shashi Godbole, Mehdi Nebbou as Laurent, Sujata Kumar as Manu Desai, Priya Anand as Radha Desai, Adil Hussain as Satish Godbole, and Navika Kotia as Sapna Godbole.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Laxman Utekar and it was produced by R Damani and R. Balki.

Is English Vinglish worth watching?

English Vinglish holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 318 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and family, English Vinglish is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch English Vinglish

In India, you can stream English Vinglish on Netflix, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, Brew, Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel, and Zee5, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of English Vinglish

Sridevi

Sridevi

Shashi Godbole

Mehdi Nebbou

Mehdi Nebbou

Laurent

Sujata Kumar

Sujata Kumar

Manu Desai

Priya Anand

Priya Anand

Radha Desai

Adil Hussain

Adil Hussain

Satish Godbole

Navika Kotia

Navika Kotia

Sapna Godbole

No photo

Shivansh Kotia

Sagar Godbole

Cory Hibbs

Cory Hibbs

David Fischer

Rajeev Ravindranathan

Rajeev Ravindranathan

P Ramamurthy

Sumeet Vyas

Sumeet Vyas

Salman Khan

Ruth Aguilar

Ruth Aguilar

Eva

Maria Romano

Maria Romano

Yu Son

English Vinglish — FAQs

▸Where can I watch English Vinglish in India?

English Vinglish is streaming on Netflix, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, Brew, Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel in India.

▸Where can I watch English Vinglish in the US?

In the US, English Vinglish is streaming on Netflix, Brew, and Darkroom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch English Vinglish in the UK?

In the UK, English Vinglish is streaming on Netflix, Eros Now Amazon Channel, and Netflix Standard with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Is English Vinglish on Netflix?

Yes — English Vinglish is currently available on Netflix in India.

▸What language is English Vinglish in?

English Vinglish is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is English Vinglish?

English Vinglish runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

▸What is English Vinglish rated?

English Vinglish is rated U. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 318 ratings.

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