The film received generally favorable reviews from critics. , on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 68% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 190 reviews, with a weighted average of 6.61/10. The site's consensus reads: "With the requisite combination of humor, sorrow and outstanding visuals, "The Darjeeling Limited" will satisfy Wes Anderson fans." On Metacritic, the film had an average score of 67 out of 100, based on 35 reviews. The film has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on the Internet Movie Database.