Gandhi

1982 • 191 minutes
4.5
17 reviews
89%
Tomatometer
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About this movie

Sir Ben Kingsley stars as Mohandas Gandhi in Lord Richard Attenborough's riveting biography of the man who rose from simple lawyer to worldwide symbol of peace and understanding. A critical masterpiece, GANDHI is an intriguing story about activism, politics, religious tolerance and freedom. But at the center of it all is an extraordinary man who fought for a nonviolent, peaceful existence, and set an entire nation free. Winner of 8 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director (Richard Attenborough) and Best Actor (Sir Ben Kingsley), GANDHI's highly acclaimed cast also includes Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, Sir John Gielgud, Roshan Seth and Martin Sheen. © 1982 Carolina Bank Ltd. and National Film Development Corporation Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
17 reviews
Chuong Le Pham
January 28, 2021
The only film Kingsley did that was good to watch! His other films are either braindead, or arse-kissing his Hollyweird masters.
Richard Collins
April 1, 2018
A masterful acting performance by Ben Kingsley in the title role carried this 3 Hour epic to Best Picture Oscar Glory. Brilliantly directed by Richard Attenborough.