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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2001Movie3 h 53 minPG

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic848.0Rotten Tomatoes95%92%

A thrilling, cathartic adventure movie about history and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Once upon a time in India

The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

Feels like

  • Colonial India
  • Cricket
  • Underdog Story
  • Social Justice
  • Historical Drama
  • Musical
  • Triumph Over Oppression
  • Class Conflict
  • Cultural Clash

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Ashutosh Gowariker
Written by
Ashutosh Gowariker, Kumar Dave, Sanjay Dayma
Produced by
Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan
Music by
A.R. Rahman

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Facts

June 15, 2001 · 3 h 53 min · PG

Released
June 15, 2001
Runtime
3 h 53 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
English
Made in
India
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on true story

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Where can I stream Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 84).

Is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India in English?

HindiEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English.