Portrait of Satyajit Ray

Directing

Satyajit Ray

Career

Active from 1955 to 2024, busiest in 1965 with 4 main titles.

Average score
GoodWatch score76/100
Highest rated
Poster for The Stranger
The Stranger
GoodWatch score92/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 33 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.4 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.1 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.6 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.4 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.3 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Satyajit Ray Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    3.4, average 5.4
  • Adrenaline
    2.9, average 4.8
  • Violence
    2.6, average 4.1
  • Pop Culture
    1.0, average 2.2

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Bengali Cinema 10
  • Indian Cinema 9
  • Character-Driven 8
  • Social Commentary 5
  • Intriguing Plot 4
  • Historical Setting 4
  • Thought-Provoking 3
  • Nostalgic 3
  • Historical Drama 3
  • Coming-of-Age 3
  • Character Study 3
  • Emotional Depth 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

83
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

2 titles
The Criminals of Kathmandu
The Criminals of Kathmandu

Screenplay, Writer

Captain Spark
Captain Spark

Creator

2020s

10 titles · average score 68
Nayan Rahasya
Nayan Rahasya (2024)

Novel

Jigarthanda DoubleX
Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023)
GoodWatch score 80

Thanks

Master Anshuman
Master Anshuman (2023)

Original Story

Puroskar - The Prize
Puroskar - The Prize (2023)

Story

Hatyapuri
Hatyapuri (2022)
GoodWatch score 59

Writer

Feludar Goyendagiri: Darjeeling Jawmjawmaat
Feludar Goyendagiri: Darjeeling Jawmjawmaat (2022)
GoodWatch score 64

Author

The Storyteller
The Storyteller (2022)
GoodWatch score 71

Author

Chonchu
Chonchu (2021)

Story

Class Friend
Class Friend (2021)

Writer

The Machine
The Machine (2020)

Story

2010s

9 titles · average score 71
Anukul
Anukul (2017)
GoodWatch score 77

Novel

Double Feluda
Double Feluda (2016)
GoodWatch score 73

Novel, Music

Ahalya
Ahalya (2015)
GoodWatch score 77

Writer

Chaar
Chaar (2014)
GoodWatch score 69

Story

Badshahi Angti
Badshahi Angti (2014)
GoodWatch score 70

Novel

Bombay Talkies
Bombay Talkies (2013)
GoodWatch score 71

Short Story

Jekhane Bhooter Bhoy
Jekhane Bhooter Bhoy (2012)
GoodWatch score 67

Story

Royal Bengal Rahasya
Royal Bengal Rahasya (2011)
GoodWatch score 72

Novel

Gorosthane Sabdhan
Gorosthane Sabdhan (2010)
GoodWatch score 65

Novel

2000s

4 titles · average score 71
Tintorettor Jishu
Tintorettor Jishu (2008)
GoodWatch score 69

Novel

Kailashey Kelenkari
Kailashey Kelenkari (2007)
GoodWatch score 70

Novel

Bombaiyer Bombete
Bombaiyer Bombete (2003)
GoodWatch score 73

Writer

Dr. Munshir Diary
Dr. Munshir Diary (2000)
GoodWatch score 74

Author

1990s

17 titles · average score 76
Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo
Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo (1999)

Original Story, Original Music Composer

Golapi Mukta Rahasya
Golapi Mukta Rahasya (1999)
GoodWatch score 70

Story, Original Music Composer

Baksho Rahashya
Baksho Rahashya (1996)
GoodWatch score 72

Original Music Composer, Writer

Gosainpur Sargaram
Gosainpur Sargaram (1996)
GoodWatch score 74

Story

Sheyal Debota Rahasya
Sheyal Debota Rahasya (1996)

Music, Original Story

Jato Kando Kathmandute
Jato Kando Kathmandute (1996)
GoodWatch score 75

Original Story, Music

Uttoran
Uttoran (1994)

Writer

Goopy Bagha Feere Elo
Goopy Bagha Feere Elo (1992)
GoodWatch score 79

Writer, Original Music Composer

Golokdham Rahasya
Golokdham Rahasya (1992)

Story

The Stranger
The Stranger (1991)
GoodWatch score 92

Director, Screenplay

An Enemy of the People
An Enemy of the People (1990)
GoodWatch score 72

Director, Original Music Composer

The Branches of the Tree
The Branches of the Tree (1990)
GoodWatch score 75

Director, Original Music Composer

1980s

6 titles · average score 76
Sukumar Ray
Sukumar Ray (1987)

Original Music Composer, Screenplay

The Home and the World
The Home and the World (1985)
GoodWatch score 88

Screenplay, Original Music Composer

Phatik Chand
Phatik Chand (1983)

Screenplay, Music

Sadgati
Sadgati (1981)
GoodWatch score 71

Director, Original Music Composer

Pikoo
Pikoo (1981)
GoodWatch score 62

Director, Writer

The Kingdom of Diamonds
The Kingdom of Diamonds (1980)
GoodWatch score 84

Director, Writer

1970s

13 titles · average score 75
The Elephant God
The Elephant God (1979)
GoodWatch score 76

Screenplay, Director

The Chess Players
The Chess Players (1977)
GoodWatch score 83

Director, Screenplay

The Middleman
The Middleman (1976)
GoodWatch score 77

Director, Screenplay

Bala
Bala (1976)

Director, Screenplay

The Golden Fortress
The Golden Fortress (1974)
GoodWatch score 80

Director, Novel

Distant Thunder
Distant Thunder (1973)
GoodWatch score 89

Screenplay, Director

The Inner Eye
The Inner Eye (1972)
GoodWatch score 66

as Narrator (voice)

Company Limited
Company Limited (1971)
GoodWatch score 74

Screenplay, Original Music Composer

Sikkim
Sikkim (1971)
GoodWatch score 69

as Narrator (voice)

The Adversary
The Adversary (1970)
GoodWatch score 76

Screenplay, Director

Days and Nights in the Forest
Days and Nights in the Forest (1970)
GoodWatch score 78

Screenplay, Original Music Composer

Baksa Badal
Baksa Badal (1970)
GoodWatch score 73

Original Music Composer, Screenplay

1960s

16 titles · average score 75
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969)
GoodWatch score 82

Director, Original Music Composer

The Hero
The Hero (1966)
GoodWatch score 81

Director, Original Music Composer

The Coward
The Coward (1965)
GoodWatch score 74

Screenplay, Director

Shakespeare-Wallah
Shakespeare-Wallah (1965)
GoodWatch score 69

Original Music Composer

The Holy Man
The Holy Man (1965)
GoodWatch score 64

Original Music Composer, Screenplay

Two
Two (1965)
GoodWatch score 78

Writer, Director

Charulata
Charulata (1964)
GoodWatch score 87

Director, Screenplay

The Big City
The Big City (1963)
GoodWatch score 80

Original Music Composer, Director

The Expedition
The Expedition (1962)
GoodWatch score 77

Original Music Composer, Director

Kanchenjungha
Kanchenjungha (1962)
GoodWatch score 81

Director, Producer

Three Daughters
Three Daughters (1961)
GoodWatch score 77

Screenplay, Director

Devi
Devi (1960)
GoodWatch score 76

Director, Screenplay

1950s

6 titles · average score 86
The World of Apu
The World of Apu (1959)
GoodWatch score 91

Director, Screenplay

The Music Room
The Music Room (1958)
GoodWatch score 90

Director, Producer

The Philosopher's Stone
The Philosopher's Stone (1958)
GoodWatch score 72

Original Music Composer, Director

Aparajito
Aparajito (1956)
GoodWatch score 90

Screenplay, Director

Pather Panchali
Pather Panchali (1955)
GoodWatch score 91

Director, Producer

The River
The River (1951)
GoodWatch score 83

Assistant Director