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Aparajito

1956Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes96%92%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about growing up and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Bengali Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Mother-Son Relationship
  • Indian Society
  • Rural to Urban Transition
  • Emotional Depth
  • Historical Setting
  • Poverty and Aspirations
  • Artistic Cinematography

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Satyajit Ray
Written by
Satyajit Ray, Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay
Produced by
Satyajit Ray
Music by
Ravi Shankar

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Facts

October 11, 1956 · 1 h 50 min · Drama

Released
October 11, 1956
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Bangla
Also spoken
Sanskrit, English
Made in
India
Box office
$170,215
Available in
136 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Match Cut, Adapted Out, Kitchen Sink Drama +9

  • Match Cut
  • Adapted Out
  • Kitchen Sink Drama
  • Diabolus ex Machina
  • Street Performer
  • Coming of Age Story
  • Downer Ending
  • Time-Shifted Actor
  • Disturbed Doves
  • Off-into-the-Distance Ending
  • Untranslated Title
  • Teen Genius

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Aparajito?"

Questions about Aparajito

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Aparajito?

PrimeHBO MaxPhiloKanopyCriterionFandorPlexHoichoi

In the United States, Aparajito streams on Prime, HBO Max, Philo, Criterion, and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 135 other countries.

Is Aparajito worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%).

Is Aparajito okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Aparajito plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Aparajito in English?

BanglaSanskritEnglish

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