Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2001, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, running about 224 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1890s India, an arrogant British commander challenges the harshly taxed residents of Champaner to a high-stakes cricket match.
Who’s in it. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India stars Aamir Khan as Bhuvan, Gracy Singh as Gauri, Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell and Paul Blackthorne as Captain Andrew Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)?
- In US, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India worth watching?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
- When was Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India released?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 224 minutes.