India on Film: 1899 – 1947
2017, English.
As part of the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, the British Council and British Film Institute share a unique collection of films documenting the sights and culture of a bygone India. Filmed between 1899-1947, and preserved in the BFI National Archive since then, these rare films capture many glimpses of life in India, from dances and markets, to hunts and pageantry.
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch India on Film: 1899 – 1947
India on Film: 1899 – 1947 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 August 2017.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
No cast listed yet.
Details
- Released
- 10 August 2017
- Country
- India, United Kingdom
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked India on Film: 1899 – 1947
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Untold History Of The United States
2012 · 8.2/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché
2018 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
2011 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron
2017 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cameraperson
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Naqoyqatsi
2002 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger
2026 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Meerkats
2008 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
One Direction: This Is Us
2013 · 8.2/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
India on Film: 1899 – 1947: quick answers
Is India on Film: 1899 – 1947 worth watching?
India on Film: 1899 – 1947 doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
Does India on Film: 1899 – 1947 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for India on Film: 1899 – 1947. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
India on Film: 1899 – 1947 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
India on Film: 1899 – 1947 is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is India on Film: 1899 – 1947 on?
India on Film: 1899 – 1947 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 August 2017. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like India on Film: 1899 – 1947?
If you liked India on Film: 1899 – 1947, try Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, The Untold History Of The United States, Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché.