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Gangs of Wasseypur Review (2012) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Anurag Kashyap · 2012 ·

Short answer

Is Gangs of Wasseypur worth watching?

Yes. Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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94% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
89 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 40m
Age rating
15 (UK) · A (India)
Country
India
Language
Hindi

Also known as गैंग्स ऑफ़ वास्सेपुर पार्ट - १ Gangs of Wasseypur I Gangs of Wasseypur. Parte 1 Gangs of Wasseypur : 1ère partie Gangs of Wasseypur - Teil 1 Gangues de Wasseypur - Parte 1 血の抗争 와시푸르의 갱들 - 파트 1

🏆 1 award win — Won Best Film (Critics), Filmfare Awards 2013

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Vi Movies & TV in India. Check local listings for your region.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (89/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.2/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama, action pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Gangs of Wasseypur worth watching?

    Yes — Gangs of Wasseypur earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama, action pick. Read our full review (5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Anurag Kashyap’s coal-dust epic is Hindi cinema’s great modern gangster saga — sprawling, funny, brutal, and endlessly quotable.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Gangs of Wasseypur about?

    Across decades in the mining towns of Dhanbad, the Khan and Qureshi clans wage a blood feud that remakes local power, crime, and myth.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Gangs of Wasseypur

    Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) Review: A Coal-Belt Crime Saga

    Gangs of Wasseypur is Anurag Kashyap's sprawling Dhanbad gangster epic, a funny, brutal and song-soaked blood feud that remains Hindi cinema's great modern crime saga.

    Yes. It is essential crime cinema, not just essential Hindi cinema, for anyone ready for a long, violent and wildly entertaining saga that continues in Part 2.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Gangs of Wasseypur: frequently asked questions

    Is Gangs of Wasseypur worth watching?

    Yes. Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Gangs of Wasseypur?

    Elsewhere: Vi Movies & TV in India. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Gangs of Wasseypur?

    Gangs of Wasseypur runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

    What is Gangs of Wasseypur rated?

    Gangs of Wasseypur is rated 15 in the UK and A in India. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Gangs of Wasseypur?

    Gangs of Wasseypur is directed by Anurag Kashyap and stars Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Richa Chadha, Tigmanshu Dhulia.

    What is the Metascore for Gangs of Wasseypur?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Gangs of Wasseypur is 89 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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