

Gunga Din
“Barbaric Splendor - Gasping Magnitude - Adventure !”
British army sergeants Ballantine, Cutter and MacChesney serve in India during the 1880s, along with their native water-bearer, Gunga Din. While completing a dangerous telegraph-repair mission, they unearth evidence of the suppressed Thuggee cult. When Gunga Din tells the sergeants about a secret temple made of gold, the fortune-hunting Cutter is captured by the Thuggees, and it's up to his friends to rescue him.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Oldflix | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Gunga Din
Gunga Din is a 1939 English-language adventure, war and action film directed by George Stevens. The cast is led by Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome.
Gunga Din was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 26, 1939, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Stevens
- Writers
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Fred Guiol
- Release date
- January 26, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Gunga Din cast & crew
Gunga Din was directed by George Stevens and written by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, and Fred Guiol.
The cast features Cary Grant as Archibald Cutter, Victor McLaglen as MacChesney, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Thomas Anthony Ballantine, Sam Jaffe as Gunga Din, Eduardo Ciannelli as Guru, and Joan Fontaine as Emmaline "Emmy" Stebbins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Joseph H. August, and it was produced by George Stevens.
Is Gunga Din worth watching?
Gunga Din holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 183 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, war, and action, Gunga Din is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gunga Din
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Cast of Gunga Din

Cary Grant
Archibald Cutter

Victor McLaglen
MacChesney

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Thomas Anthony Ballantine

Sam Jaffe
Gunga Din

Eduardo Ciannelli
Guru

Joan Fontaine
Emmaline "Emmy" Stebbins

Montagu Love
Colonel Weed

Robert Coote
Bertie Higginbotham

Abner Biberman
Chota

Lumsden Hare
Major Mitchell
Leslie Sketchley
Corporal (uncredited)

Olin Francis
Fulad (uncredited)
Gunga Din — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gunga Din in United States?
Gunga Din is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Gunga Din on Hoopla?
Yes — Gunga Din is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Gunga Din in?
Gunga Din is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gunga Din?
Gunga Din runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Gunga Din rated?
Gunga Din is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 183 ratings.











