Lagaan
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker · 2001 ·
Is Lagaan worth watching?
Yes. Lagaan (2001) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as लगान Lagaan, érase una vez en la India Lagaan - Es war einmal in Indien Lagaan: A Coragem de um Povo ラガーン 라간: 옛날옛적 인도에서 印度往事 榮耀之役
🏆 2 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Film, Filmfare Awards 2002
Aamir Khan Productions Where to watch
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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 an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, sport pick, but viewers who dislike long runtimes may want to skip it. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
An underdog sports epic so grand it became only the third Indian film nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, after Mother India and Salaam Bombay!
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
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: Cricket as Colonial Rebellion
★★★★½
Lagaan is Ashutosh Gowariker's Oscar-nominated epic in which Aamir Khan leads a drought-hit village against its British rulers in a cricket match. Grand and rousing.
Yes. It is one of the great Indian popular films, a rousing sports epic for anyone willing to give it a long evening, songs and all, even if its villains are drawn broadly.
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Lagaan: frequently asked questions
Is Lagaan worth watching?
Yes. Lagaan (2001) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is Lagaan?
Lagaan runs 3 hours 44 minutes (224 minutes).
What is Lagaan rated?
Lagaan is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK and U in India. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Lagaan?
Lagaan is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley.
What is the Metascore for Lagaan?
Metacritic's Metascore for Lagaan is 84 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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