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Bāhubali: The Beginning

2015Movie2 h 39 minNR

Drama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes93%85%

An epic, awe-inspiring action movie about fantasy and family, with standout world-building and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.

Feels like

  • Epic Fantasy Action
  • Grand Spectacle
  • Mythological Adventure
  • Heroic Journey
  • Royal Intrigue
  • Family Saga
  • Visually Stunning
  • Emotional & Dramatic
  • World-Building

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
S. S. Rajamouli
Written by
S. S. Rajamouli, Vijayendra Prasad, Rahul Koda
Produced by
Prasad Devineni, Shobu Yarlagadda, Iliya Sotirov
Music by
M.M. Keeravaani

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Facts

July 9, 2015 · 2 h 39 min · NR

Released
July 9, 2015
Runtime
2 h 39 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
Telugu
Also spoken
Sanskrit
Made in
India
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$91 million
Available in
114 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bāhubali: The Beginning?"

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Where can I stream Bāhubali: The Beginning?

NetflixHuluXumo Play

In the United States, Bāhubali: The Beginning streams on Netflix and Hulu, and it is free with ads on Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 106 other countries.

Is Bāhubali: The Beginning worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is Bāhubali: The Beginning okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Bāhubali: The Beginning good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Bāhubali: The Beginning?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Was Bāhubali: The Beginning a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$91 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $91 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.