Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Slumdog Millionaire

18-year-old Jamal Malik climbs the ranks on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", while flashbacks show exactly how he got there. Jamal and his brother, Salim, struggle to survive on the streets of Mumbai after the death of their mother; while Salim doesn't mind their life of crime, Jamal scrapes by doing petty work until landing a spot on the game show.

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