The World of Apu
Seen it?1959 | 105 min | Drama
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Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Apu, now a jobless ex-student dreaming vaguely of a future as a writer, is invited to join an old college friend on a trip up-country to a village wedding.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$134K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Satyajit Ray
- Soumitra ChatterjeeApurba 'Apu' Roy
- Sharmila TagoreAparna Roy
- Alok ChakravartyKajal Roy
- Swapan MukherjeePulu
- Sefalika DeviShashinarayan's Wife
- Dhiresh MajumdarShashinarayan
- Dhiren GhoshLandlord
- Belarani DeviApu's Neighbor
- Asha Devi
- Shanti BhattacherjeeOffice Associate