3 Idiots is a brilliant mix of humor, emotion, and inspiration. Aamir Khan shines, and the film’s message about following your passion really hits home. Funny, touching, and unforgettable—a must-watch!
2009 · DRAMA, COMEDY
3 Idiots
Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
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Editor’s note
Should you watch 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots (2009) is best described as drama. Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Lead cast: Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi.
The runtime is 2h 51m, 2,897 ratings average 8.0/10.
A safe pick when you want drama done with care.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
3 Idiots details
- Release date
- September 24, 2010
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- US certification
- PG-13
- Original language
- HI
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Box office
- $60,262,836
- Director
- Rajkumar Hirani
At a glance: 3 Idiots runs 2h 51m, was directed by Rajkumar Hirani, opened in US cinemas on September 24, 2010, has 12 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
8.0/102,902 ratings
3 Idiots sits at 8.0 out of 10 from 2,902 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $60.3M.
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FAQ
3 Idiots — common questions
Is 3 Idiots worth watching?
Audiences rate it 8.0/10 from 2,897 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed 3 Idiots and who stars in it?
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan.
How long is 3 Idiots?
3 Idiots runs 2h 51m.
Where can I watch 3 Idiots?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was 3 Idiots released?
2009-12-23 (Released).
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