# English Vinglish (2012)

> A quietly resilient homemaker rebuilds her confidence through language lessons abroad and discovers that her worth exceeds her family’s narrow judgment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/78043

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director: Gauri Shinde
- Cast: Sridevi, Mehdi Nebbou, Sujata Kumar, Priya Anand, Adil Hussain, Navika Kotia, Shivansh Kotia, Cory Hibbs
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2181931/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, gentle, feel good viewing, family movie night

## Synopsis

A housewife discovers her true potential and finds her voice in a foreign land.

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