Pather Panchali (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1955, Pather Panchali is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.
Who’s in it. Pather Panchali stars Subir Banerjee as Apurba Ray, Uma Das Gupta as Durga Ray, Karuna Banerjee as Sarbojaya Ray and Kanu Bannerjee as Harihar Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Pather Panchali sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $536.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pather Panchali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pather Panchali tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pather Panchali (1955)?
- In US, Pather Panchali is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pather Panchali worth watching?
- Pather Panchali holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pather Panchali?
- Pather Panchali stars Subir Banerjee, Uma Das Gupta, Karuna Banerjee, Kanu Bannerjee and Chunibala Devi.
- When was Pather Panchali released?
- Pather Panchali was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.