Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- passionate
- tense
- operatic
- dramatic movie night
- bollywood film night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film visually impressive and emotionally ambitious, with Kangana Ranaut’s commanding performance as its clearest strength despite uneven overall reception.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film recreates the Indo-Burma border and wartime performance culture with detailed visual design and choreography.
Julia is emotionally divided between Billimoria and Jemadar while performing for troops during World War II.
Julia performs for soldiers as a stunt-oriented entertainer while struggling with conflicting loyalties and desires.
The film joins an epic love saga with action performance sequences, military danger, elaborate choreography, and heightened emotional stakes.
Films like Rangoon, and why
Lagaan
historical romance set against wartime political upheaval, with heightened melodrama and visual spectacle
Mangal Pandey: The Rising
Indian historical drama combining romance, nationalism, lavish production design, and wartime conflict
Devdas
period romance shaped by military conflict, divided loyalties, and emotionally intense performances
Movie Details
- Director
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Release Date
- 2017-02-24
- Runtime
- 167 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (37)
Cast
- Shahid Kapoor
- Kangana Ranaut
- Saif Ali Khan
- Richard McCabe
- Alex Avery
- Amruta Khanvilkar
- Surendra Pal
- Gajraj Rao
- Lin Laishram
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Rangoon about?
- A flamboyant wartime performer is caught between two loves as the violence of the Indo-Burma frontier reshapes her loyalties.
- What is Rangoon like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rangoon as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Rangoon violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Rangoon as moderate.
- What did critics think of Rangoon?
- Critics broadly found the film visually impressive and emotionally ambitious, with Kangana Ranaut’s commanding performance as its clearest strength despite uneven overall reception.
- Which films are like Rangoon?
- Films with a similar feel include Lagaan, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, and Devdas.
- How long is Rangoon?
- Rangoon runs 167 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rangoon?
- In United States, Rangoon is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
