Common Sense Media Review
By Sakhi Thirani
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Sweet Bollywood coming-of-age romcom has positive messages.
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Wake Up Sid
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What's the Story?
In WAKE UP SID, when utterly spoiled and unambitious Siddharth or "Sid" (Ranbir Kapoor) is kicked out of home after an argument with his rich father, he moves in with his friend, Aisha (Konkona Sen Sharma). Will Sid be able to find what he is truly passionate about and finally become independent?
Is It Any Good?
This romantic Bollywood drama is a sweet and simple tale that sweeps you up and gives you a warm and cozy embrace. Wake Up Sid is a coming-of-age film that celebrates the friendship between its two leads and how their relationship develops into something more. Sid and Aisha's journey through to adulthood is rocky, yet relatable as the two try to make sense of themselves and each other. Yet throughout, the film pauses for reflection, allowing the viewer to relish life's smaller delights as the course of Sid and Aisha's lives play out.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the relationship between Sid and Aisha in Wake Up Sid. How did their relationship grow and evolve over the course of the film?
Which characters displayed traits of compassion, empathy, and teamwork in the film? Why are they such important character strengths to have?
How did this film compare to other romcoms you've seen? What similarities/differences were there?
Movie Details
- In theaters : October 2, 2009
- On DVD or streaming : November 18, 2016
- Cast : Ranbir Kapoor , Konkona Sen Sharma , Supriya Pathak
- Director : Ayan Mukerji
- Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : UTV Motion Pictures
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy , Teamwork
- Run time : 138 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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