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The Music Room

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1958 | 100 min | Drama, Music

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An aging, decadent landlord’s passion for music becomes the undoing of his legacy as he sacrifices his wealth in order to compete with the opulent music room of his younger, richer neighbour.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 41K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Satyajit Ray

  • Chhabi BiswasBiswambhar Roy
  • Gangapada BasuMahim Ganguli
  • Kali SarkarAnantha
  • Tulsi LahiriPrashanna
  • PadmadeviMahamaya Roy
  • Pinaki SenguptaKhoka Roy
  • Begum AkhtarDurga Bai
  • Waheed KhanUstad Ujir Khan
  • Roshan KumariKrishna Bai
  • Sardar AkhtarSinger