Gandhi (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1982, Gandhi is a drama and history film directed by Richard Attenborough, running about 191 minutes. “His triumph changed the world forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
Who’s in it. Gandhi stars Ben Kingsley as Mahatma Gandhi, Candice Bergen as Margaret Bourke-White, Edward Fox as General Dyer and John Gielgud as Lord Irwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Gandhi has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $77.7M at the box office.
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 Gandhi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gandhi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gandhi (1982)?
- In US, Gandhi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gandhi worth watching?
- Gandhi holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gandhi?
- Gandhi stars Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud and Trevor Howard.
- When was Gandhi released?
- Gandhi was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 191 minutes.