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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001): movie guide
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) is a Adventure, Drama, History running about 233 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 682 votes. Notable cast includes Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2001-06-15
- Runtime: 233 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2001-06-15
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What is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India about?
The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
Cast highlights
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India features Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne, Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2001-06-15. Runtime: 233 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (682 votes). Genres: Adventure, Drama, History. Original language: hi. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is listed as Adventure, Drama, History on TMDB.
- How long is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India runs about 233 minutes.
- Who stars in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- Cast highlights include Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne, Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
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