PK (2014) Review: An Indian Cinema Essential
★★★★½ 4.5/5
Strongly recommended — a defining title from its era.
Is PK worth watching?
Yes — PK is one of the most celebrated films from India on Celluloid, with a 80% critic score and 93% audience approval. It earns a 78% Celluloid Score when we average critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (58), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.1/10).
PK runs 153 minutes in Hindi, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. On Celluloid we track it alongside Comedy, Drama peers from India because it continues to surface in “best Indian movies” searches, streaming recommendations, and festival retrospectives.
What is PK about?
An innocent alien stranded on Earth questions religious dogma and human hypocrisy while searching for a way home.
Hirani turns satire into mass entertainment without losing his signature warmth. The film stars Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput. Rajkumar Hirani shapes the material as a reference point for Comedy and Drama storytelling in Hindi-language cinema — whether you discover it in theaters, on streaming, or through a “best of India” list like ours.
Should you watch PK tonight?
Yes — prioritize it. PK (2014) rewards viewers who want more than background noise: it has a clear point of view, memorable performances, and scores that have held up since release. Our critics consensus: Hirani turns satire into mass entertainment without losing his signature warmth.
Why did PK spark national debate?
Rajkumar Hirani used an alien outsider (Aamir Khan, naked and blinking) to satirize religious hypocrisy without naming a single faith — and still drew protests. The romance with Anushka Sharma’s news reporter keeps the satire human, while “Wrong Number” gags about godmen feel sharper in hindsight.
Who should watch PK?
Fans of gentle satire like The Truman Show or Borat’s softer cousin. It is accessible Hindi cinema with a clear moral argument and several set-piece laughs.
Where can I watch PK?
Availability varies by region — check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema, and local cinemas for Hindi films from 2014. PK is indexed on IMDb (tt2338151) and linked on Celluloid with full cast, runtime, trailer, and Celluloid Score breakdown. For more Indian cinema, browse our India country hub or read comparable reviews for Comedy films on NewMoviesReviews.com.