Dangal
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari · 2016 ·
Dangal (2016) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (89%) responded more warmly than critics (61%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Film, Filmfare Awards 2017
Aamir Khan Productions Where to watch
- Netflix
Rent: Google Play, YouTube
Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
Where to watch Dangal by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (61/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.3/10.
- Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Dangal worth watching?
Yes — Dangal earns a 68% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Aamir Khan anchors an inspiring true story that became one of the highest-grossing Indian films worldwide.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (89%) responded more warmly than critics (61%).
What is Dangal about?
An aging wrestler trains his daughters to become world-class fighters, challenging patriarchal norms in rural Haryana and on the global mat.
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Critic Reviews
Dangal (2016) Review: An Indian Cinema Essential
★★★★½
Aamir Khan anchors an inspiring true story that became one of the highest-grossing Indian films worldwide.
Strongly recommended — a defining title from its era.
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