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The Coward

1965Movie1 h 10 min

DramaRomance
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.

Feels like

  • Bengali Romantic Drama
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Past Regrets
  • Chance Encounters
  • Slow-Burn Intensity
  • Masterful Direction
  • Subtle Emotion
  • Human Frailty
  • Ambiguous Morality

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Satyajit Ray
Written by
Satyajit Ray
Produced by
R.D. Bansal
Music by
Satyajit Ray

Everyone

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Facts

May 7, 1965 · 1 h 10 min · Drama, Romance

Released
May 7, 1965
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Bangla
Also spoken
English
Made in
India
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

Downer Ending, Smart People Play Chess, Revealing Hug +9

  • Downer Ending
  • Smart People Play Chess
  • Revealing Hug
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • The Alcoholic
  • Unable to Support a Wife
  • Most Writers Are Writers
  • Meet Cute
  • Flashback
  • Arranged Marriage
  • The Oner
  • Match Cut

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Coward?"

Questions about The Coward

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Coward?

Criterion

In the United States, The Coward streams on Criterion. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is The Coward worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Coward good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Coward plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Coward in English?

BanglaEnglish

No, it was made in Bangla, with some English.

What tropes does The Coward use?

Downer EndingSmart People Play ChessRevealing HugLeaning on the Fourth WallThe AlcoholicUnable to Support a WifeMost Writers Are WritersMeet CuteFlashbackArranged MarriageThe OnerMatch Cutand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Downer Ending, Smart People Play Chess, and Revealing Hug.