Overview
A cricket team defies the odds and makes history against all expectations.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspirational
- patriotic
- triumphant
- sports night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the meticulous recreation of India's historic 1983 World Cup victory, the ensemble performances, Ranveer Singh's Kapil Dev, and Kabir Khan's emotionally accessible direction, while noting some overextended nationalism and fictionalized crowd-pleasing elements.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The unfancied Indian team overcomes officials, expectations, and formidable opponents to reach the 1983 World Cup final.
The story recreates India's 1983 Cricket World Cup campaign, including the crisis against Zimbabwe and the final at Lord's.
Kapil Dev's leadership is paired with the team's growing confidence as they survive decisive matches together.
Critical reception highlights detailed match recreation alongside song, dance, drama, color, and technical polish.
Films like 83, and why
Lagaan
underdog sports team, national pride, ensemble camaraderie, and an emotionally heightened true-story victory
Chak De! India
biographical sports drama centered on a charismatic captain, perseverance, and a landmark national achievement
Ford v Ferrari
rags-to-riches athletic triumph, inspirational leadership, and polished crowd-pleasing sports spectacle
Miracle
historical sports drama built around team spirit, pressure, and an improbable championship run
Movie Details
- Director
- Kabir Khan
- Release Date
- 2021-12-23
- Runtime
- 160 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (70)
Cast
- Ranveer Singh
- Pankaj Tripathi
- Tahir Raj Bhasin
- Jiiva
- Saqib Saleem
- Ammy Virk
- Sahil Khattar
- Harrdy Sandhu
- Jatin Sarna
- Dhairya Karwa
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is 83 about?
- An underestimated Indian cricket squad finds belief under Kapil Dev’s leadership and mounts a rousing 1983 World Cup triumph.
- What is 83 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 83 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is 83 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in 83.
- What did critics think of 83?
- Critics broadly praised the meticulous recreation of India's historic 1983 World Cup victory, the ensemble performances, Ranveer Singh's Kapil Dev, and Kabir Khan's emotionally accessible direction, while noting some overextended nationalism and fictionalized crowd-pleasing elements.
- Which films are like 83?
- Films with a similar feel include Lagaan, Chak De! India, Ford v Ferrari, and Miracle.
- How long is 83?
- 83 runs 160 minutes.
- Where can I watch 83?
- In United States, 83 streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
