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English Vinglish

2012, Hindi. Directed by Gauri Shinde.

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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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Runtime
2h 14m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Hindi
Rated
U

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7.2/10 from 318 TMDB viewer ratings.

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English Vinglish is streaming on Netflix, Eros Now Select, and Brew in India.

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Released
5 October 2012
Original title
इंग्लिश विंग्लिश
Country
India
Written by
Gauri Shinde
Budget
$2.8M
Box office
$12M
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Is English Vinglish worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 318 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is English Vinglish?

English Vinglish runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).

Does English Vinglish have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for English Vinglish. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

English Vinglish parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

English Vinglish is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is English Vinglish on?

English Vinglish is streaming on Netflix, Eros Now Select, and Brew in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like English Vinglish?

If you liked English Vinglish, try Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, The Longshots, Tully.

Who directed English Vinglish?

English Vinglish (2012) was directed by Gauri Shinde and stars Sridevi, Mehdi Nebbou, Sujata Kumar.

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