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Mughal-e-Azam

1960Movie3 h 17 min

DramaRomance
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes93%90%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • Mughal Dynasty
  • Forbidden Love
  • Court Intrigue
  • Lavish Production
  • Classic Bollywood
  • Family Drama
  • Cultural Significance
  • Tragic Romance

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
K. Asif
Written by
K. Asif
Produced by
K. Asif
Music by
Naushad

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Facts

August 5, 1960 · 3 h 17 min · Violence

Released
August 5, 1960
Runtime
3 h 17 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
Urdu
Made in
India
Budget
$181,239
Box office
$1 million
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

Ambition Is Evil, Artistic License – History, Crowd Song +8

  • Ambition Is Evil
  • Artistic License – History
  • Crowd Song
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Maligned Mixed Marriage
  • G-Rated Sex
  • Meaningful Rename
  • Requisite Royal Regalia
  • Pet the Dog
  • The Beautiful Elite
  • Schmuck Bait

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mughal-e-Azam?"

Questions about Mughal-e-Azam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mughal-e-Azam?

It streams in 62 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mughal-e-Azam worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%).

Is Mughal-e-Azam okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Mughal-e-Azam good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Mughal-e-Azam plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Mughal-e-Azam in English?

HindiUrdu

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