English Vinglish
A quiet, sweet tempered housewife endures small slights from her well-educated husband and daughter every day because of her inability to speak and understand English.
Directed by Gauri Shinde · Comedy · Drama · Family · 134 min · 2012
Director
Gauri Shinde
Studio
Hope Productions
Release
05 Oct 2012
Runtime
134 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Full Plot
The story of a quiet, sweet tempered housewife who endures small slights from her well educated husband and daughter everyday because of her inability to speak and understand English. She is resourceful and open-minded but somehow these traits don't get noticed by them. Then one day on a trip to visit her sister in Manhattan she decides to enroll in an English Learners class and meets a host of new people who teach her to value herself beyond the narrow perspective of her family.
Cast & Characters
Shashi Godbole
Sridevi
Laurent
Mehdi Nebbou
Sapna Godbole
Navika Kotia
Sagar Godbole
Shivansh Kotia
Manu Desai
Sujata Kumar
David Fischer
Cory Hibbs
Ramamurthy
Rajeev Ravindranathan
Udumbke
Damian Thompson
Yu Son
Maria Romano
Meera
Neelu Sodhi
Kevin, Meera's fiancé
Ross Nathan
Jennifer
Maria Pendolino
Salman Khan
Sumeet Vyas
Eva
Ruth Aguilar
Kim
Kim Calera
Mrs. Godbole
Sulabha Deshpande
Father Vincent
Ashvin Mathew
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $2.8M, English Vinglish has grossed $11.6M worldwide — about 4.1x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Sridevi appears in 3 films in our catalog, including Puli, Moondram Pirai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Following its release in East Asian markets during 2013–2014, the film's total worldwide gross was ₹904,267,305 (US$16,927,302) as of 2014.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
English Vinglish holds 7.8/10 on IMDb (40,807 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.8/10 on IMDb (40,807 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is English Vinglish's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
English Vinglish holds a 83% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is English Vinglish's IMDb rating?+
English Vinglish has a 7.8/10 rating on IMDb from 40,807 votes.
Is English Vinglish good? What are critics saying?+
English Vinglish holds 7.8/10 on IMDb (40,807 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is English Vinglish?+
English Vinglish has a runtime of 134 min.
Who directed English Vinglish?+
English Vinglish was directed by Gauri Shinde.
Where can I watch English Vinglish?+
English Vinglish is available to stream, rent, or buy on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Eros Now Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
English Vinglish received widespread critical acclaim for its screenplay and direction, Sridevi's performance, soundtrack, and cinematography. Reviewers praised the film as a standout in recent times, with many considering it one of the best films of 2012. The balance of opinion was largely positive, with several critics giving high ratings and praising the film's heartwarming story.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
