Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) - Worth watching

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is a 2001 Drama, Musical, Sport film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, starring Aamir Khan, Raghubir Yadav, Gracy Singh. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 based on 126,682 votes, earning an iBommaFlix verdict of "Worth watching." Runtime: 224 min. Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 54 wins & 22 nominations total.

The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers.

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2001PG224 min
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India movie poster
DramaMusicalSport
8.1/10
IMDb

Worth watching

The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers.

DirectorAshutosh Gowariker
StarsAamir Khan, Raghubir Yadav, Gracy Singh
LanguageHindi, English
AwardsNominated for 1 Oscar. 54 wins & 22 nominations total

iBommaFlix Verdict

An Academy Award-recognized film, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India stands as one of the most critically celebrated titles in our catalog. With a strong 8.1/10 on IMDb, the film delivers on its promises and is well worth your time, particularly if Drama or Musical appeals to you. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and led by Aamir Khan, the film brings together talent that shapes its distinctive identity. At 224 min, this is a lengthy watch — settle in with snacks and clear your schedule. Presented in Hindi, the film is part of a rich cinematic tradition that iBommaFlix is proud to feature alongside global releases. This is a family-friendly title suitable for viewers of all ages.

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