Gandhi

Directed by Richard Attenborough
PG
1982    3h 11mDrama, History,
8.089%92%7.6
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
  • Ben KingsleyMahatma Gandhi
  • Candice BergenMargaret Bourke-White
  • Edward FoxGeneral Dyer
  • John GielgudLord Irwin
  • Trevor HowardJudge Broomfield
  • John MillsLord Chelmsford
  • Rohini HattangadiKasturba Gandhi
  • Martin SheenVince Walker
  • Ian CharlesonReverend Charlie Andrews
  • Harsh NayyarNathuram Godse
  • Athol FugardGeneral Jan Christiaan Smuts
  • Günther Maria HalmerDr. Herman Kallenbach
  • Saeed JaffreySardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • Geraldine JamesMirabehn
  • Alyque PadamseeMohammad Ali Jinnah
  • Amrish PuriKhan
  • Roshan SethPandit Nehru
  • Ian BannenSenior Police Officer Fields
  • Michael BryantPrincipal Secretary
  • John ClementsAdvocate General

Gandhi Ratings & Reviews

  • mickerdooOctober 24, 2025
    Superbly acted story of an individual with a servant's heart and an unbreakable will. A lot to learn looking back on his legacy.
  • ርልዪረFebruary 2, 2025
    Beautiful film. Amazing life story. Fabulous cinematography. Over 3 hours long but keeps you engaged the whole way through.
  • ChartFreakOctober 10, 2025
    Great Movie of his life.

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Gandhi Trivia

Gandhi was released on December 8, 1982.

Gandhi was directed by Richard Attenborough.

Gandhi has a runtime of 3h 11m.

Gandhi was produced by Richard Attenborough, Terence A. Clegg.

The key characters in Gandhi are Mahatma Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), Margaret Bourke-White (Candice Bergen), General Dyer (Edward Fox).

Gandhi is rated PG.

Gandhi is a Drama, History, Biography film.

Gandhi has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.

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