Length: 120 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for some violence, disturbing images and language
Winner of eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, this is an energetic, exhilarating melodrama set in Mumbai. It's a Dickensian rag-to-riches tale filled with color, movement and Oscar-winning music. The protagonist is an orphan named Jamal, who becomes a contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Shots of him on the TV show are intercut with those of him undergoing a brutal interrogation, while flashbacks reveal his youth in the slums. Jamal's brother and girlfriend are also key story elements, and three different actors portray each of the main characters.
Selected DVD Special Features:
- Widescreen
- Commentary by Director Danny Boyle and Actor Dev Patel
- Commentary by Producer Christian Colson and Writer Simon Beaufoy
- Also Available on Blu-ray Disc
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check with your video store/online rental service for availability in other formats, including streaming video/digital download.
