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The Big City

1963·Movie
2h 16min
IMDb8.3

Where to watch

HBO MaxCriterion

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About

Arati takes a job as a door-to-door saleswoman in Calcutta's wealthy neighbourhoods, in defiance of her traditionally-minded husband, Subrata, and his live-in parents. Emulating her Anglo-Indian friend Edith, who speaks equal to the men she encounters on the job, Arati quickly becomes her firm's top salesperson. When Subrata loses his job, the power dynamic begins to shift.
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Crew

Directed by:
Satyajit Ray
Written by:
Satyajit Ray, Narendranath Mitra
Produced by:
R.D. Bansal
Composed by:
Satyajit Ray

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Big City

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Where can I stream The Big City legally?

HBO MaxCriterion

The Big City is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Big City worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Big City?

2 h 16 min

The Big City runs 2 h 16 min.

What language is The Big City in?

BanglaEnglish

It was made in Bangla, with some English. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch The Big City?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Big City in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Big City use?

Bilingual DialogueEstablishing Character MomentFamily Versus CareerGratuitous EnglishHalf-Breed DiscriminationKitchen Sink DramaStay in the KitchenTake This Job and Shove ItP.O.V. CamSex SellsTraveling Salesman"Pan Up to the Sky" Endingand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Big City, including Bilingual Dialogue, Establishing Character Moment, Family Versus Career.