Dangal

2016 • 161 min • Drama · Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

1193 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
79 Audience · 1191 · 49%

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.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

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

What it 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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Top billed cast

Director: Nitesh Tiwari • Crew: Nikhil Mehrotra, Nitesh Tiwari

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Too long, too predictable and too slow. After the 161 minutes were over, I didn't hold anything majorly negative about <em>'Dangal'</em> as it does improve as it goes on. However, the first chunk of this film is yawnful, with the story falling to initially inspire - just a guide on how to be a bad parent, in anything. The ending is also pretty cartoonish, with the broom cupboard stuff.…
r96sk, TMDB Community

Recommended
An inspiring feel-good true story about fighting for a dream that only you can see. Most importantly this movie dares to put up a fight fighting against old Indian traditions and female prejudice. Two daughters overcome heavy obstacles to become world famous Indian wrestlers, with the support and motivation of their father and trainer. It is a very colorful, well-made lighthearted entertainment.…
Svumpukkel85, TMDB Community