Monsoon Wedding (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, Monsoon Wedding is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mira Nair, running about 114 minutes. “A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the romantic monsoon rains loom, the extended Verma family reunites from around the globe for a last-minute arranged marriage in New Delhi. This film traces five intersecting stories, each navigating different aspects of love as they cross boundaries of class, continent and morality.
Who’s in it. Monsoon Wedding stars Naseeruddin Shah as Lalit Verma, Lillete Dubey as Pimmi Verma, Vijay Raaz as Parabatlal Kanhaiyalal 'P.K.' Dubey and Tillotama Shome as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Monsoon Wedding has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monsoon Wedding page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monsoon Wedding tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monsoon Wedding (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monsoon Wedding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monsoon Wedding worth watching?
- Monsoon Wedding holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monsoon Wedding?
- Monsoon Wedding stars Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Vijay Raaz, Tillotama Shome and Vasundhara Das.
- When was Monsoon Wedding released?
- Monsoon Wedding was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.