Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers.
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker · Drama · Musical · Sport · 224 min · 2001
Director
Ashutosh Gowariker
Studio
N/A
Release
15 Jun 2001
Runtime
224 min
Genres
Drama, Musical, Sport
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $5.2M, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has grossed $8.1M worldwide — about 1.6x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Aamir Khan appears in 11 films in our catalog, including PK, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Critical Assessment
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (126,682 votes), 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (126,682 votes), 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India holds a 95% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India's IMDb rating?+
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 126,682 votes.
What is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India's Metacritic score?+
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has a Metascore of 84/100 on Metacritic.
Is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India good? What are critics saying?+
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (126,682 votes), 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?+
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has a runtime of 224 min.
Who directed Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?+
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
Where can I watch Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?+
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is available to stream, rent, or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube.
