English Vinglish (2012)
Kernel Score: 83% · 286 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
Released: 2012-09-21
Runtime: 134 minutes
Where to watch English Vinglish
- Stream: Netflix, Brew, Darkroom, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
In the United States for the first time, an Indian housewife with a limited command of English turns Manhattan into her personal language school.
English Vinglish parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that English Vinglish is a PG-rated family comedy-drama about an Indian housewife learning English in Manhattan.
- Violence & scariness: None — No violence; a gentle family comedy-drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Sridevi as Shashi Godbole
- Adil Hussain as Satish Godbole
- Mehdi Nebbou as Laurent, a French cook
- Priya Anand as Radha
- Navika Kotia as Sapna
- Shivansh Kotia as Sagar
- Sujata Kumar as Manu
- Rajeev Ravindranathan as P Ramamurthy
- Sumeet Vyas as Salman Khan
- Ruth Aguilar as Eva
English Vinglish FAQ
Is English Vinglish good?
English Vinglish has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch English Vinglish?
In the US you can stream English Vinglish on Netflix, Brew, Darkroom and Eros Now Select Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is English Vinglish OK for kids?
English Vinglish is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that English Vinglish is a PG-rated family comedy-drama about an Indian housewife learning English in Manhattan.
What movies are like English Vinglish?
If you liked English Vinglish, try Moxie, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., Get Married If You Can and Addams Family Values.