Dangal

Dangal

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari

Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, UTV Motion Pictures

2016161 min7.9 / 10

An inspirational true story about a father's fierce determination to empower his daughters through wrestling, balancing harsh training methods with genuine love and social defiance.

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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  • Does Dangal end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Dangal scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Dangal easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Dangal violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dangal sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Dangal, and what each one shares →

Like Dangal

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dangal

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dangal, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dangal, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dangal, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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