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2012 · Hindi · 2h 31m · Drama, Romance, Comedy · CBFC U
Keep your shortlist together and see where it’s streaming
Filmi Score
Very good
6 reviews
67
3 exceptional1 very good1 good1 weak
What the critics say
Critics largely praise Ranbir Kapoor's performance (called the year's best by one), along with Ileana D'Cruz and Priyanka Chopra and the lush production and music, though several find the nonlinear, kidnapping-driven plot predictable, convoluted or meandering.
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Ronnie Scheib calls Barfi! a whimsical, Chaplin-inspired comedy with first-rate performances and lush production values, giving it crossover… Read it there →
The critic calls Ranbir Kapoor's performance the year's best and praises Pritam's soundtrack, but finds the multi-timeline plot confusing,… Read it there →
Raja Sen finds Barfi! beautifully made and moving through its first half, praising Ranbir Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz, but says the central… Read it there →
The critic finds Barfi! occasionally charming with strong performances, especially from Ranbir Kapoor, but faults the script as meandering and… Read it there →
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32
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Where can I watch Barfi!?
Barfi! is streaming on OTT: Prime Video (India) and JioHotstar (India). It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV (India). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Barfi!?
Barfi! has a Filmi Score of 67 (Very good), the mean of 6 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 32 (Upperstall.com) to 85 (Filmfare). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
What readers say
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