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Aparajito

1956·Movie
1h 50min
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes96%92%
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes96%92%

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Growing up, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother.
Bengali CinemaComing-of-Age DramaMother-Son RelationshipIndian SocietyRural to Urban TransitionEmotional DepthHistorical SettingPoverty and AspirationsArtistic Cinematography

Crew

Directed by:
Satyajit Ray, Subir Hajra, Arup Guhathakurta
Written by:
Satyajit Ray, Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
Produced by:
Satyajit Ray, Anil Choudhury
Composed by:
Ravi Shankar, Durgadas Mitra

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Questions about Aparajito

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Where can I stream Aparajito legally?

PrimeHBO MaxPhiloKanopyCriterionFandorPlexHoichoi

Aparajito is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, and Hoichoi in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Aparajito worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Aparajito?

1 h 50 min

Aparajito runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Aparajito based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Aparajito?

Critics96
Audiences87

Not quite. Critics rate Aparajito higher (96) than audiences (87). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Aparajito in?

BanglaSanskritEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Aparajito?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Aparajito in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Aparajito use?

Match CutAdapted OutKitchen Sink DramaDiabolus ex MachinaStreet PerformerComing of Age StoryDowner EndingTime-Shifted ActorDisturbed DovesOff-into-the-Distance EndingUntranslated TitleTeen Geniusand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Aparajito, including Match Cut, Adapted Out, Kitchen Sink Drama.