# Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

> An orphan from Mumbai's slums turns a televised quiz-show interrogation into a sweeping account of survival, memory, and enduring love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7073

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Danny Boyle
- Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, Mahesh Manjrekar, Saurabh Shukla, Irrfan Khan, Ankur Vikal
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1010048/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, hopeful, romantic, inspirational movie night, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A young man's journey from the slums to the spotlight reveals the power of love and destiny.

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