
Watch with a parent
Dangal
Best from age 10 · PG · 2016 · 161 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 10 · PG · 2016 · 161 min · Drama · Family · Comedy
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.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Mild1/10
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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