Gangs of Wasseypur

2012

5h 17m

Crime

Drama

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94%

32 Reviews

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90%

1,000+ Ratings

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A gangster (Manoj Bajpayee) clashes with the ruthless, coal-mining kingpin (Tigmanshu Dhulia) who killed his father (Jaideep Ahlawat).

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Critics Consensus

More than five hours go by in a blink in this frantic Indian crime epic that spans generations and encompasses hundreds of characters in a bloody spiral of brutality, all masterly filmed by Anurag Kashyap.

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

Gangs of Wasseypur isn't necessarily realistic-instead, it's a glossy, gory soap opera that goes over the top early and often, mirroring, realizing, and satirizing the outsized, outrageous gangster-movie fantasies of its characters.

Mar 27, 2020

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Gangs Of Wasseypur is a sprawling, exuberant, ferociously ambitious piece of film making.

Rated: 4/5

May 1, 2015

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Danny Bowes

RogerEbert.com

One of the most ambitious gangster films ever made, and quite possibly one of the best.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 19, 2015

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Kanishk Devgan

Film Companion

It breathes with the ferocity and depth of a classic like The Godfather or Gangs of New York, but tells its own, very singular story. Darkly comic, brutal, and impactful, the film also features one of the greatest casts seen in a Hindi film.

Mar 29, 2021

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Anna M.M. Vetticad

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...there are so many lovely actors in this film that it's a pity space does not permit me to name them all.

Rated: 3.25/5

Jan 11, 2021

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

"Gangs of Wasseypur" is a must-see for all, a true epic both aesthetically and technically, in a great mixture of elements from "The Godfather" and "Snatch."

Jul 3, 2019

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Priyan B

A great gangster movie in Indian cinema first half have some cliche scenes but story picked up later and never loses the pace 8.6/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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william d

I admit that at times I didn't know what was going on or who was whom. Still, I sat through the full 5+ hours in one sitting. It's fast paced and has a true "epic" quality. I'm a big fan of the gangster genre though. If you aren't you might want to give this one a pass.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Advaith R

One of the best gangster films with a comical portrayal of characters, but filled with some of the most gruesome scenes. It is better if it is treated almost like a miniseries due to its slow premise (but never disengaging). The payoff is worth it if you have a bit of patience. Powerful acting displays with no weak links whatsoever. A weird and quirky score but worked well with the tone of the film. Highly recommended!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/22

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Audience Member

StoryLine was Amazing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

One of the best gangster movies there is.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

I didn't know who Anurag Kashyap was before I saw this film. And my mind was blown. This is the best gangster movie Bollywood has ever made, and that's saying something since Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai also exists. When the film begins, it seems like it will be the same old, generic good guy vs bad guy movie. But as the story progresses, the line between the good and bad people blurs to the point where it doesn't exist anymore. In the beginning it feels like Sardar Khan is supposed to be the hero, but slowly he's shown to be a terrible person who gets in fights with everyone and marries a second time just because he's getting horny. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Faisal is introduced in the second part after the demise of Sardar Khan. The bad guys really make you feel like killing them, and the way they speak is very reminiscent of the villages from Bihar and east UP. The acting by literally everyone is phenomenal, such that it inspired memes for years to come, and that's being in a good way. Every scene has been choreographed so well it actually gives you the feeling of those poor, low class families from suburban areas. It doesn't matter how many web series come up - Mirzapur, Paatal Lok, Sacred Games. The fact remains that Gangs of Wasseypur is the OG that started it all, and no one can ever replace its legacy.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Anurag Kashyap

Director

Manoj Bajpayee

Sardar Khan

Jaideep Ahlawat

Shahid Khan

Tigmanshu Dhulia

Actor

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Faizal

Reema Sen

Durga

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Synopsis

A gangster (Manoj Bajpayee) clashes with the ruthless, coal-mining kingpin (Tigmanshu Dhulia) who killed his father (Jaideep Ahlawat).

Director: Anurag Kashyap
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 26, 2017
Runtime: 5h 17m