Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Kernel Score: 89% · 11,162 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2008-11-12
Runtime: 121 minutes
Is Slumdog Millionaire worth watching?
Must-watch. A Mumbai slum kid is accused of cheating on a quiz show, and his life story explains each answer. It's fast, colourful and moving, with a strong romance at its centre.
Watch it if you
- like uplifting stories with real struggle
- enjoy energetic, colourful filmmaking
- want a mix of drama and romance
Skip it if you
- dislike scenes of poverty and cruelty
- want something low-key
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Slumdog Millionaire
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".
Slumdog Millionaire parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Slumdog Millionaire is an R-rated drama depicting poverty, crime, and hardship in the Mumbai slums.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts harsh realities of slum life including danger and hardship for children.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Slumdog Millionaire
If you liked Slumdog Millionaire, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Trainspotting (1996) — 88%: Boyle's kinetic, high-energy film about friends in trouble.
- 127 Hours (2010) — 80%: Boyle's tense true-story survival drama.
- My Name Is Khan (2010) — 90%: Indian drama about love and prejudice, with a big heart.
- The Lunchbox (2013) — 83%: Gentle Indian romance told through letters.
- Hotel Mumbai (2019) — 87%: Intense true story set in the same city.
- 28 Days Later (2002) — 82%: Boyle's scary, inventive take on a collapsing world.
Director
Cast
- Dev Patel as Older Jamal
- Freida Pinto as Older Latika
- Madhur Mittal as Older Salim
- Anil Kapoor as Prem
- Mahesh Manjrekar as Javed
- Saurabh Shukla as Sergeant Srinivas
- Irrfan Khan as Police Inspector
- Ankur Vikal as Maman
- Tanay Chheda as Middle Jamal
- Ayush Mahesh Khedekar as Youngest Jamal
Slumdog Millionaire FAQ
Is Slumdog Millionaire worth watching?
Must-watch. A Mumbai slum kid is accused of cheating on a quiz show, and his life story explains each answer. It's fast, colourful and moving, with a strong romance at its centre.
Where can I watch Slumdog Millionaire?
In the US you can rent it from Apple TV.
Is Slumdog Millionaire OK for kids?
Slumdog Millionaire is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Slumdog Millionaire is an R-rated drama depicting poverty, crime, and hardship in the Mumbai slums.
What movies are like Slumdog Millionaire?
If you liked Slumdog Millionaire, try Trainspotting, 127 Hours, My Name Is Khan and The Lunchbox.