8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
3 Idiots (2009)
3 Idiots (2009)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central critique of a rigid, high-pressure education system and its advocacy for individual passion, creativity, and mental well-being over conventional success metrics aligns with progressive values, leading to a left-leaning rating.
This Indian film features a diverse cast of Indian actors, consistent with its cultural setting, without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative critiques systemic educational pressures and societal expectations rather than traditional identities, portraying its male protagonists positively while challenging institutional rigidity.
Secondary
The film '3 Idiots' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the lives and challenges of three male engineering students, their friendships, and heterosexual romantic relationships, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The film "3 Idiots" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the lives of three engineering students and their challenges within the educational system, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "3 Idiots" is an adaptation of the novel "Five Point Someone." All major characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
3 Idiots is an original Indian film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor a biopic. All characters were created for this film's narrative, and their portrayals align with the film's cultural context. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
8.0
Critic Ratings
10.0
6.7
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