1983 follows Rameshan (Nivin Pauly), a middle-class Malayali boy from a rural village who idolizes the 1983 Indian cricket team. Despite his talent, he never makes it past local club matches. The story alternates between his past (set in 1983) and present (2014), showing how his unfulfilled dream affects his relationship with his son, who is a promising young cricketer.

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1983 is available for streaming with a Prime subscription in India and select regions. You can also rent or buy in HD.