Lagaan
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker · 2001 ·
Lagaan (2001) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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 · 1 nomination — Won Best Film, Filmfare Awards 2002
Aamir Khan Productions Where to watch
Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.
Rent: Google Play, YouTube
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.1/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, sport pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who dislike long runtimes
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Is Lagaan worth watching?
Yes — Lagaan earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
An underdog sports epic so grand it earned India its first Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Lagaan about?
Villagers challenged by British colonial taxes wager their future on beating the occupiers at cricket in Victorian India.
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Critic Reviews
Lagaan (2001) Review: An Indian Cinema Essential
★★★★½
An underdog sports epic so grand it earned India its first Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
Essential viewing — among the finest films in Indian cinema.
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