Rang De Basanti (2006)
Kernel Score: 79% · 489 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2006-01-26
Runtime: 157 minutes
Where to watch Rang De Basanti
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a group of friends graduate from Delhi University, they listlessly haunt their old campus, until a British filmmaker casts them in a film she's making about freedom fighters under British rule. Although the group is largely apolitical, the tragic death of a friend owing to local government corruption awakens their patriotism. Inspired by the freedom fighters they represent in the film, the friends collectively decide to avenge the killing.
Rang De Basanti parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Rang De Basanti is a PG-13 Bollywood drama blending youthful romance with themes of patriotism and government corruption.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Rang De Basanti
If you liked Rang De Basanti, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) — 81%
- The Perfect Dictatorship (2014) — 83%
- Chimes at Midnight (1965) — 80%
- The Spanish Apartment (2002) — 80%
- Center of My World (2016) — 80%
- Code 3 (2025) — 80%
- Blindspotting (2018) — 80%
- 24 Hour Party People (2002) — 75%
Director
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Cast
- Aamir Khan as Daljit 'DJ' Singh
- Siddharth as Karan Singhania
- Kunal Kapoor as Aslam Khan
- Sharman Joshi as Sukhi
- Atul Kulkarni as Laxman Pandey
- Alice Patten as Sue McKinley
- Soha Ali Khan as Sonia
- R. Madhavan as Ajay Rathod
- Waheeda Rehman as Mrs. Rathod
- Kirron Kher as Mitro
Rang De Basanti FAQ
Is Rang De Basanti good?
Rang De Basanti has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 489 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rang De Basanti?
In the US you can rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is Rang De Basanti OK for kids?
Rang De Basanti is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Rang De Basanti is a PG-13 Bollywood drama blending youthful romance with themes of patriotism and government corruption.
What movies are like Rang De Basanti?
If you liked Rang De Basanti, try Lage Raho Munna Bhai, The Perfect Dictatorship, Chimes at Midnight and The Spanish Apartment.