English Vinglish (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2012, English Vinglish is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Gauri Shinde, running about 134 minutes. “The first time only happens once.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the United States for the first time, an Indian housewife with a limited command of English turns Manhattan into her personal language school.
Who’s in it. English Vinglish stars Sridevi as Shashi Godbole, Priya Anand as Radha, Mehdi Nebbou as Laurent, a French cook and Navika Kotia as Sapna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, English Vinglish has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch English Vinglish page.
If you liked it. Fans of English Vinglish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch English Vinglish (2012)?
- In US, English Vinglish is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is English Vinglish worth watching?
- English Vinglish holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in English Vinglish?
- English Vinglish stars Sridevi, Priya Anand, Mehdi Nebbou, Navika Kotia and Adil Hussain.
- When was English Vinglish released?
- English Vinglish was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.