Overview
A father's unwavering love takes him on a journey across continents to fulfill his daughter's dreams.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- witty
- affectionate
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly recognized the film’s heartfelt father-daughter emotion and comic performances, while finding its execution uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Champak repeatedly stretches his finances, pride, and ingenuity to support Ananya’s London education ambitions.
Ananya’s desire to study in London drives the family’s decisions and exposes class expectations around foreign education.
Champak is established as a hardworking Rajasthani businessman whose family relationships shape the film’s humor and stakes.
The family’s efforts to navigate the path from Rajasthan to London create comic friction alongside genuine emotional vulnerability.
Films like Angrezi Medium, and why
Hindi Medium
warm family comedy-drama centered on parental sacrifice, education, and a daughter pursuing independence
Piku
emotionally direct Indian family drama blending humor with migration, aspiration, and generational tension
Karwaan
feel-good comedy-drama about family bonds, personal growth, and an unconventional journey toward a better future
Dangal
tender father-child relationship, comic setbacks, and aspirational emotional storytelling in contemporary Indian cinema
Movie Details
- Director
- Homi Adajania
- Release Date
- 2020-03-12
- Runtime
- 145 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (80)
Cast
- Irrfan Khan
- Radhikka Madan
- Kareena Kapoor Khan
- Dimple Kapadia
- Pankaj Tripathi
- Deepak Dobriyal
- Manu Rishi Chadha
- Ranvir Shorey
- Kiku Sharda
- Mark Bennington
Common questions
- What is Angrezi Medium about?
- A devoted Rajasthani father turns every setback into a comic, heartfelt campaign to help his daughter study in London.
- What is Angrezi Medium like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Angrezi Medium as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Angrezi Medium violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Angrezi Medium.
- What did critics think of Angrezi Medium?
- Critics broadly recognized the film’s heartfelt father-daughter emotion and comic performances, while finding its execution uneven.
- Which films are like Angrezi Medium?
- Films with a similar feel include Hindi Medium, Piku, Karwaan, and Dangal.
- How long is Angrezi Medium?
- Angrezi Medium runs 145 minutes.
