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Lagaan

Name: Lagaan
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Duration: 3 h 53 min
Cast: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne, Suhasini Mulay

2001 · 3h 53m · Adventure · Drama · History

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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. Outra…

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WHAT IT'S 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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

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83/100

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WORTH ITThe 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. Outra…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a conflict-driven story shaped by war and its human cost

02A substantial 233-minute commitment and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit

03Its early 7.3/10 TMDB audience score is useful, but the vote count is still modest enough to treat it as supporting evidence rather than the whole verdict

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Should you watch Lagaan?

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India belongs in your night if you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a substantial 233-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 9/10 and emotional impact at 5/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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