Rangoon
Julia travels to the Indo-Burma border to perform for the troops during the World War II, on the insistence of Billimoria, her lover. She finds herself in love with Jemadar Malik, a soldier there.
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj · War · History · Drama · 167 min · 2017
Director
Vishal Bhardwaj
Writer
Matthew Robbins, Vishal Bhardwaj, Sabrina Dhawan
Studio
Viacom18 Motion Pictures / Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment / VB Pictures
Release
2017-02-24
Runtime
167 min
Genres
War, History, Drama, Romance
Full Plot
In 1943, India is torn between its fight for independence from British rule and the ongoing war against Japan-backed forces. A film star named Julia is recruited to boost morale on the front lines, while her producer Rustom Billimoria navigates personal struggles amidst the chaos. As tensions rise, a royal sword becomes a pawn in a complex web of allegiances and rivalries. The fate of India hangs in the balance as Julia's performances become a crucial factor in the war effort.
Cast & Characters
Nawab Malik
Shahid Kapoor
Miss Julia
Kangana Ranaut
Rustom Rusi Billimoria
Saif Ali Khan
Major General Harding
Richard McCabe
Major Williams
Alex Avery
Rjaji's Wife
Amruta Khanvilkar
Haseena
Shriswara
Zenobia Billimoria
Kashmira Irani
Hiromichi
Satoru Kawaguchi
Ahuja
Gajraj Rao
Bhyro Singh
Manav Vij
Maharaja
Surendra Pal
Mema
Lin Laishram
Zulfi
Saharsh Shukla
Did You Know?
Vishal Bhardwaj has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Maqbool, Haider.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Shahid Kapoor appears in 3 films in our catalog, including Jab We Met, Haider.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Rangoon was initially titled Julia before being changed?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Kangana Ranaut travelled to New York City and an island in Mexico to research her role?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that the film's shooting began on 18 November 2015 in Arunachal Pradesh?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Rangoon is available on Netflix?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Rangoon holds 6.1/10 on TMDb (36 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 4, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.1/10 on TMDb (36 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rangoon's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Rangoon holds a 55% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Rangoon's IMDb rating?+
Rangoon has a 5.6/10 rating on IMDb from 5,132 votes.
Is Rangoon good? What are critics saying?+
Rangoon holds 6.1/10 on TMDb (36 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Rangoon?+
Rangoon has a runtime of 167 min.
Who directed Rangoon?+
Rangoon was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
Where can I watch Rangoon?+
Rangoon is available to stream, rent, or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Rangoon" received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Kangana Ranaut's performance being a common theme. While some reviewers praised the film's cinematography, sound design, and choreography, others found it to be an "epic love saga" with a strong emotional quotient. Overall, the critical response suggests that the film was well-received for its performances, visuals, and storytelling.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
