Dangal (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2016, Dangal is an action, comedy, drama and family film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, running about 161 minutes.
What it’s about. Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.
Who’s in it. Dangal stars Aamir Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat, Fatima Sana Shaikh as Geeta Phogat, Sanya Malhotra as Babita Kumari and Sakshi Tanwar as Daya Kaur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dangal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $311M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangal (2016)?
- In US, Dangal is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dangal worth watching?
- Dangal holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dangal?
- Dangal stars Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Sakshi Tanwar and Aparshakti Khurana.
- When was Dangal released?
- Dangal was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.