3 Idiots (2009)
थ्री ईडियट्स
Hindi comedy drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani
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- Runtime
- 2h 44m 164 min
- Released
- 25 December 2009
- Language
- Hindi
Runtime from public film data. The CBFC certificate is added once issued.
3 Idiots has a runtime of 2 hours 44 minutes (164 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The Hindi film released on 25 December 2009. It is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Cast
- Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, Javed Jaffrey, Omi Vaidya, Mona Singh, Parikshit Sahni
- Editing
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Music
- Shantanu Moitra
- Written by
- Abhijat Joshi
- Produced by
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- Production
- Vinod Chopra Films, Eros International
- Distribution
- Reliance Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- Rs. 35 crore
- Box office
- $60.26 million
- Award
- Filmfare Award for Best Film
- Set in
- Delhi
- Country
- India
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 25 December 2009
- First shown
- 23 December 2009 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots has a runtime of 2 hours 44 minutes, or 164 min.
When did 3 Idiots release?
3 Idiots released on 25 December 2009.
Who directed 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots is directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
Who is in the cast of 3 Idiots?
The cast of 3 Idiots includes Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani and Javed Jaffrey.
Where can I watch 3 Idiots online?
3 Idiots streams on Netflix.
How much did 3 Idiots earn at the box office?
3 Idiots grossed $60.26 million on a budget of Rs. 35 crore.
What is 3 Idiots rated in the US?
3 Idiots is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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