Dangal
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Dangal

Best from age 10 · PG · 2016 · 161 min

Dangal

Based on a true story, a former wrestling champion trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers, defying societal expectations in rural India. The film follows their journey of intense training, competition, and their father's controversial methods, leading to national and international success.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Intense training sequences and wrestling matches
  • A father uses strict, sometimes harsh, disciplinary methods
  • Themes of pressure and expectation

Models well

  • Perseverance and hard work
  • Breaking gender barriers
  • Father-daughter bond
  • Pursuit of excellence

Talk about it after

  • The role of parents in guiding children's ambitions
  • Gender equality and challenging traditions
  • The sacrifices required to achieve goals
  • Finding your own path vs. fulfilling others' dreams
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