LOC: Kargil (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2003, LOC: Kargil is an action, war and history film directed by J. P. Dutta, running about 255 minutes.

What it’s about. This film dramatizes events that occurred as the hostility between India and Pakistan over Kashmir came to a head in 1999, when more than 1,000 men crossed the "Line of Control" that separates the two locations. Taliban and Pakistani soldiers took over the area, blocking the main road that linked the regions. Standing their ground, Indian soldier drove them away, but not without losing more than 400 of their own men first.

Who’s in it. LOC: Kargil stars Sanjay Dutt as Lt. Col. Yogesh Kumar Joshi, Ajay Devgn as Capt. Manoj Kumar Pandey, Saif Ali Khan as Capt. Anuj Nayyar and Suniel Shetty as Rfn. Sanjay Kumar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, LOC: Kargil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch LOC: Kargil page.

If you liked it. Fans of LOC: Kargil 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 LOC: Kargil (2003)?
In US, LOC: Kargil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is LOC: Kargil worth watching?
LOC: Kargil holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in LOC: Kargil?
LOC: Kargil stars Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Suniel Shetty and Sanjay Kapoor.
When was LOC: Kargil released?
LOC: Kargil was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 255 minutes.