In the UK, we are familiar for the story of the Cheating Major Charles Ingram, who coughed and cheated his way to the coveted million on WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE UK.
Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning film focuses on a similar predicament for Jamal (Dev Patel) who is detained one question from securing the prize in the Indian version of the show by police and has to use all his own memories to try and answer the other questions en route to fortune.
During the story, we are taken back through his life on the streets in India and discover a whole lot more about his life and his love for one particular woman, Latika (Frieda Pinto, in her film debut).
Uplifting and inspirational film that has the feel of a Hollywood story coupled with the energy and vibrancy of a classic Bollywood tale. Winner of nine Oscars and seven BAFTAs.