Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Name: Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Released: 2001
Duration: 233 min
Cast: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne, Suhasini Mulay

2001 · 233 min · Director: Ashutosh Gowariker

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) is an adventure drama, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It stars Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh. The film is based on a true story. The 233-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.

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Rachel Shelley

What Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India Is About

The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

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What is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India about?

The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens.

Where can I watch Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is available to watch on digital platforms such as Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India runs for 233 minutes (3h 53m).

When did Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India come out?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was released in 2001.

Who directed Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.

Who stars in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne.

What is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India's rating?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 80 out of 100.