1. Gladiator
#30 most popular movie yesterdaySet in ancient Rome, 'Gladiator' follows a once-powerful general who becomes a common gladiator and seeks vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family. Its themes of resistance and triumph against all odds will strike a chord with admirers of 'Lagaan'.
7 movies like Gladiator...2. A League of Their Own
#733 most popular movie yesterdaySet during World War II, 'A League of Their Own' is about the first female professional baseball league. Like 'Lagaan', it celebrates the spirit of sportsmanship and breaking societal barriers.
8 movies like A League of Their Own...3. Remember the Titans
#932 most popular movie yesterdayThis American sports drama, based on actual events, tells the story of a newly integrated high school football team during the early 1970s. The emphasis on team unity and overcoming racial prejudice echoes the themes of solidarity found in 'Lagaan'.
7 movies like Remember the Titans...4. Bend It Like Beckham
#1,383 most popular movie yesterdayThis British film focuses on the clash of cultures and the pursuit of sporting dreams, as a young Indian-British girl defies her traditional family to play football. Its cultural dynamics and uplifting sports storyline will resonate with fans of 'Lagaan'.
7 movies like Bend It Like Beckham...5. Gandhi
#1,523 most popular movie yesterdayAn epic biographical film, 'Gandhi' portrays the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the leader of India's non-violent independence movement against British rule. Fans of 'Lagaan' will appreciate the historical context and the struggles for freedom that are central themes in 'Gandhi'.
7 movies like Gandhi...6. Chariots of Fire
#1,656 most popular movie yesterdayThis British historical drama tells the story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics. 'Chariots of Fire' explores themes of determination and cultural conflict, resonating with viewers who enjoyed 'Lagaan''s underdog story and its backdrop of sporting competition.
4 movies like Chariots of Fire...7. Invictus
#2,090 most popular movie yesterdayDirected by Clint Eastwood, 'Invictus' follows South African President Nelson Mandela's efforts to unite his country through rugby during the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Viewers who appreciate 'Lagaan''s combination of sports and significant historical events will find 'Invictus' inspiring.
8 movies like Invictus...8. The Natural
#2,156 most popular movie yesterdayFeaturing a baseball prodigy's rise, fall, and comeback, 'The Natural' is a sports film that shares 'Lagaan''s affinity for the tale of an underdog overcoming monumental challenges to succeed in a sport that defines his destiny.
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