# Lagaan (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/lagaan-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 91/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Director | Ashutosh Gowariker |
| Genres | Drama, Sport |
| Runtime | 224 min |
| Festival premiere | IFFI 2001 |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

Lagaan (2001) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. An underdog sports epic so grand it earned India its first Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Metascore 84/100. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.

## Celluloid verdict

An underdog sports epic so grand it earned India its first Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

## Synopsis

Villagers challenged by British colonial taxes wager their future on beating the occupiers at cricket in Victorian India.

## Cast

Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley

## Accolades

Premiered at IFFI 2001.
- Won Best Film — Filmfare Awards 2002
- Won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment — National Film Awards (India) 2002
- Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film — Academy Awards 2002

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Lagaan worth watching?**
Lagaan holds a 82% Celluloid Score. An underdog sports epic so grand it earned India its first Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

**What is Lagaan about?**
Villagers challenged by British colonial taxes wager their future on beating the occupiers at cricket in Victorian India.

**Who directed Lagaan?**
Lagaan (2001) was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Lagaan?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (91/100), Metascore (84/100), Letterboxd (4.3/5), and IMDb (8.1/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Lagaan win?**
Lagaan won Best Film (Filmfare Awards 2002), Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (National Film Awards (India) 2002), with 1 further nomination.

**Where can I watch Lagaan?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Lagaan page for current options.

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