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Aparajito

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1956 | 110 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% 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 50 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Venice award: Golden Lion.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $170K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 56K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Satyajit Ray

  • Pinaki SenguptaYoung Apurba 'Apu' Roy
  • Smaran GhosalTeenage Apurba 'Apu' Roy
  • Kanu BannerjeeHarihar Roy
  • Karuna BanerjeeSarbajaya Roy
  • Ramani Ranjan SenguptaBhabataran
  • Charuprakash GhoshNanda Babu
  • Subodh GangulyHeadmaster
  • Santi GuptaGinnima
  • RanibalaTeliginni
  • Sudipta RoyNirupama