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Lagaan
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Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. With Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley.
7.3/10
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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. 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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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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MoviHero lists June 15, 2001 as the release date for Lagaan. Ashutosh Gowariker is the listed director. The listed cast includes Aamir Khan as Bhuvan, Gracy Singh as Gauri, Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell, Paul Blackthorne as Captain Andrew Russell. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 15, 2001
GenresAdventure · Drama · History
Runtime3h 53m
DirectorAshutosh Gowariker
CastAamir Khan as Bhuvan, Gracy Singh as Gauri, Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell, Paul Blackthorne as Captain Andrew Russell
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Lagaan runs 3h 53m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 680 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required9/10
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