# Dangal (2016)

> A determined father trains his daughters to become elite wrestlers, turning a family struggle against gender prejudice into an exhilarating sporting triumph.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/234673

## Facts

- Runtime: 161 min
- Genres: Drama, Family, Comedy
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari
- Cast: Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Zaira Wasim, Suhani Bhatnagar, Aparshakti Khurana, Girish Kulkarni, Sakshi Tanwar
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5074352/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: inspiring, witty, intense, inspirational viewing, family movie night

## Synopsis

A powerful story of family and determination unfolds as two sisters break barriers in a male-dominated sport.

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