India's Daughter (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, India's Daughter is a documentary film directed by Leslee Udwin, running about 63 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the story line are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the film makers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.

Who’s in it. India's Daughter stars Asha Devi as Herself, Jyoti Singh's mother, Badri Singh as Himself, Jyoti Singh's father, Satendra as Himself, Jyoti Singh's tutor and close friend and Mukesh Singh as Himself, rapist, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, India's Daughter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch India's Daughter page.

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