Movie

83

2021 · 160 min

A rousing, heartfelt underdog sports drama that builds tension and delivers cathartic triumph, with a strong sense of camaraderie and national pride.

Directed by: Kabir Khan
Genres: Drama, History
Starring: Ranveer Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin

Tagline: The team that defied all odds. The game that united the country.
Overview: On the 25th of June 1983, the Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed one of the biggest underdog stories in the history of sports. Fourteen inspired players - led by a man's self-belief and conviction - fought against all odds and orchestrated India’s greatest sporting triumph by beating the two-time World Champions West Indies.

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer

In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.

Directed by: Kabir Khan
Genres: Drama, History
Starring: Ranveer Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin

In your watch list

How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Tone: upliftingstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: sport
found family
ambition
identity
survival
Places: big city
countryside
road trip
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
true story
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

All scales, 0 to 10

Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	5
Horror	0
Humour	4
Realism	8
Romance	2
Tension	6
Darkness	3
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	7

Titles like 83

Movie

Lagaan

2001

A sweeping, heartfelt underdog epic that builds slowly toward a nail-biting contest, mixing rousing songs with genuine stakes and warm village camaraderie.

Uplifting, earnest · about survival · ensemble

Via: uplifting
earnest
survival
ensemble
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 233 min

Details

LagaanHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Miracle

2004

A stirring, old-fashioned underdog story that builds tension on the ice and earns its emotional payoff.

Uplifting, earnest · about sport and found family · ensemble

Via: uplifting
earnest
sport
found family
ensemble
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 135 min

Details

MiracleHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Dangal

2016

A rousing, heartfelt underdog story that builds to an emotionally charged climax, blending tough-love training with family bonds.

Same composer: Pritam Chakraborty · Uplifting, earnest · about ambition · true story

Also: Same composer: Pritam Chakraborty
Via: uplifting
earnest
ambition
true story
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 161 min

Details

DangalHidden from your suggestions.

TV series

Haikyu!!

2014–2020

A buoyant, big-hearted underdog ride where every rally feels like a cliffhanger and teamwork lands like a punch of joy.

Uplifting, earnest · about found family and ambition · ensemble

Via: uplifting
earnest
found family
ambition
ensemble
Pacing: brisk
Attention: engaged
Seasons: 4

Details

Haikyu!!Hidden from your suggestions.

Movie

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

2016

A sweeping, heartfelt underdog saga that balances cricket thrills with personal loss, offering an inspiring yet bittersweet viewing experience.

Uplifting, earnest · about sport and ambition · ensemble

Via: uplifting
earnest
sport
ambition
ensemble
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 190 min

Details

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold StoryHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Rocky

1976

A slow, heartfelt underdog story that builds to an exhilarating and emotionally satisfying climax.

Uplifting, earnest · about ambition and identity

Via: uplifting
earnest
ambition
identity
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 119 min

Details

RockyHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Invictus

2009

A stirring, earnest drama that builds hope through quiet leadership and underdog sports, leaving you uplifted and moved.

Uplifting, earnest · about identity · ensemble

Via: uplifting
earnest
identity
ensemble
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 134 min

Details

InvictusHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Chandu Champion

2024

A stirring, heartfelt journey of perseverance that balances triumph and struggle, leaving you inspired by the human spirit.

Same director: Kabir Khan · Uplifting, earnest · about ambition and identity · true story

Also: Same director: Kabir Khan
Via: uplifting
earnest
ambition
identity
true story
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 143 min

Details

Chandu ChampionHidden from your suggestions.

TV series

Ace of the Diamond

2013

An earnest, high-energy sports drama that makes every practice and pitch feel like a life-or-death struggle, with a likable underdog at its heart.

Uplifting, earnest · about ambition and identity · ensemble

Via: uplifting
earnest
ambition
identity
ensemble
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Seasons: 4

Details

Ace of the DiamondHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Ping-Pong: The Triumph

2023

A rousing, sincere underdog sports drama that builds steadily toward a triumphant, crowd-roaring finish. Inspiring rather than gritty, it rewards patience with genuine emotional payoff.

Uplifting, earnest · about found family and ambition · ensemble

Via: uplifting
earnest
found family
ambition
ensemble
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 140 min

Details

Ping-Pong: The TriumphHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

2015

A heartwarming, earnest journey that balances gentle humor with deep emotional stakes, leaving you uplifted and moved.

Same writer: Kabir Khan · Uplifting, earnest · about identity · ensemble

Also: Same writer: Kabir Khan
Via: uplifting
earnest
identity
ensemble
Pacing: measured
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 159 min

Details

Bajrangi BhaijaanHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Ford v Ferrari

2019

A high-octane, emotionally charged ride that blends thrilling racing with a heartfelt bromance and corporate underdog struggle.

Earnest, warm · about ambition · true story

Via: earnest
warm
ambition
true story
Pacing: brisk
Attention: engaged
Runtime: 153 min

Details

Ford v FerrariHidden from your suggestions.

Where to watch in the UK

No UK streaming, rental or purchase options are known.

Streaming data from JustWatch.TMDB

Details

Genres: drama, history
Directed by: Kabir Khan
Written by: Kabir Khan, Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, Vasan Bala
Starring: Ranveer Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Ammy Virk, Sahil Khattar, Harrdy Sandhu
Music: Julius Packiam, Pritam Chakraborty
Cinematography: Aseem Mishra
Runtime: 160 min
Country: India
Languages: Hindi

TMDB IMDb Letterboxd Wikipedia Wikidata

Something wrong on this page? Tell us.

83

How it feels

More like this

Titles like 83

Where to watch in the UK

Details