Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
A determined Indian woman fights institutional sexism to become an air force pilot and serve during the Kargil conflict.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- inspirational
- sincere
- tense
- inspirational viewing
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film moving and inspirational, praising its restrained treatment of patriotism, feminist themes, and central performances despite some conventional storytelling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Gunjan faces humiliation and resistance from senior male officers as the only woman in her training environment.
Anup Saxena encourages Gunjan's aviation dream and supports her against expectations that limit women.
Gunjan's training and selection as an Indian Air Force pilot lead into her role during the Kargil conflict.
The film emphasizes Gunjan's emotional and professional journey while avoiding exaggerated chest-thumping, as noted by critics.
Films like Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, and why
The Captain Marvel
shared biographical drama, women in military service, institutional sexism, and inspirational perseverance
Dangal
shared feminist sports-or-service struggle, determined female protagonist, and uplifting underdog arc
Shershaah
shared Indian biographical drama, national service, personal sacrifice, and restrained patriotic tone
Hidden Figures
shared female trailblazer narrative, workplace discrimination, and emotionally accessible inspirational drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Sharan Sharma
- Release Date
- 2020-07-23
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (90)
Cast
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Pankaj Tripathi
- Angad Bedi
- Manav Vij
- Ayesha Raza Mishra
- Vineet Kumar Singh
- Chandan Anand
- Riva Arora
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 Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl about?
- A determined Indian woman fights institutional sexism to become an air force pilot and serve during the Kargil conflict.
- What is Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl as moderate.
- What did critics think of Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl?
- Critics broadly found the film moving and inspirational, praising its restrained treatment of patriotism, feminist themes, and central performances despite some conventional storytelling.
- Which films are like Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl?
- Films with a similar feel include The Captain Marvel, Dangal, Shershaah, and Hidden Figures.
- How long is Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl?
- Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl?
- In United States, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
