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Lagaan

लगान

2001 · 233 min · Adventure

In 1893, the villagers of a drought-stricken corner of British India, crushed by a cruel colonial land tax, accept an arrogant officer's wager: beat the British at a game of cricket they barely understand, or pay triple. A rousing, Oscar-nominated epic.

Why it’s here

A globally recognized Indian epic about colonialism, sport, and resistance.

Runtime

233 min

Genre

Adventure · Drama · History

Mood

thoughtful · uplifting · adventurous

Entry

challenging

Best for

character-driven drama