In this powerful biographical drama, Mohandas Gandhi's extraordinary life unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of nonviolent resistance. Initially met with skepticism by British officials, including the influential Lord Irwin, Gandhi's courageous stance against colonial rule ultimately captivates the world and sparks India's journey towards independence.

In this powerful biographical drama, Mohandas Gandhi's extraordinary life unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of nonviolent resistance. Initially met with skepticism by British officials, including the influential Lord Irwin, Gandhi's courageous stance against colonial rule ultimately captivates the world and sparks India's journey towards independence.

Does Gandhi have end credit scenes?

No!

Gandhi does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Ratings

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Metacritic

79

Metascore

8.4

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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89%

TOMATOMETER

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92%

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TMDB

76

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Discover the awards and nominations received by Gandhi. Explore the history of Gandhi and its cast and crew.


The 55th Academy Awards 1983

Ben Kingsley
Win

Actor in a Leading Role

Ben Kingsley
Win

Art Direction

Win

Cinematography

Win

Costume Design

Win

Film Editing

Nomination

Makeup

Nomination

Music (Original Score)

Win

Best Picture

Nomination

Sound

Win

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

36th British Academy Film Awards 1983

Richard Attenborough
Win

Best Direction

Richard Attenborough
Ben Kingsley
Win

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Ben Kingsley
Edward Fox
Nomination

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Edward Fox
Roshan Seth
Nomination

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Roshan Seth
Nomination

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Candice Bergen
Nomination

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Candice Bergen
Nomination

Best Screenplay

Nomination

Best Cinematography

Nomination

Best Costume Design

Nomination

Best Editing

Nomination

Best Makeup and Hair

Nomination

Best Original Music

Nomination

Best Production Design

Nomination

Best Sound

Ben Kingsley
Win

Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

Ben Kingsley

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