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…
2016 · DRAMA, FAMILY, COMEDY
Dangal
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.
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Dangal?
Dangal sits in the drama corner of cinema. 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.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Lead cast: Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra.
Clocking in at 2h 41m, 1,249 ratings average 7.9/10.
A safe pick when you want drama done with care.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Dangal details
- Release date
- December 21, 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Comedy
- US certification
- NR
- Original language
- HI
- Budget
- $10,400,000
- Box office
- $311,000,000
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
At a glance: Dangal runs 2h 41m, was directed by Nitesh Tiwari, opened in US cinemas on December 21, 2016, has 19 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
7.9/101,250 ratings
Dangal sits at 7.9 out of 10 from 1,250 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $311.0M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
Too long, too predictable and too slow. After the 161 minutes were over, I didn't hold anything majorly negative about 'Dangal' 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,…
FAQ
Dangal — common questions
Is Dangal worth watching?
Audiences rate it 7.9/10 from 1,249 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Dangal and who stars in it?
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Starring Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh.
How long is Dangal?
Dangal runs 2h 41m.
Where can I watch Dangal?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was Dangal released?
2016-12-21 (Released).
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