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Mangal Pandey - The Rising

2005Movie2 h 30 min

DramaHistory
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A deeply moving, violent drama movie about history and war, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his British commanding officer, William Gordon. Gordon is indebted to Pandey and a strong friendship develops between them, transcending both rank and race.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • Colonial Drama
  • Sepoy Mutiny
  • Biographical Account
  • Anti-Imperialism
  • War & Revolution
  • Social Injustice
  • Friendship & Betrayal
  • Period War Film
  • Tragic Hero

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Ketan Mehta
Written by
Farrukh Dhondy
Produced by
Deepa Sahi, Ketan Mehta, Bobby Bedi
Music by
A.R. Rahman

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Facts

August 12, 2005 · 2 h 30 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 12, 2005
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
Urdu, English
Made in
India
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
44 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mangal Pandey - The Rising?"

Questions about Mangal Pandey - The Rising

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Where can I stream Mangal Pandey - The Rising?

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In the United States, Mangal Pandey - The Rising is free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Mangal Pandey - The Rising worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Mangal Pandey - The Rising plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Mangal Pandey - The Rising a box office flop?

Budget$70 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 10% of its budget.

Is Mangal Pandey - The Rising in English?

HindiUrduEnglish

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