Threshold (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1982, Threshold is a drama film directed by Jabbar Patel, running about 151 minutes. “A Stepping Stone for a woman...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the passing of her husband, Mrs. Mahajan takes care of four institutions, and lives a comfortable lifestyle with her two sons - Dr. Mohan and his wife, Maya; and Advocate Subhash Mahajan, his wife, Savitri, and their daughter, Rani. Savitri is unhappy as she wants a career for herself. She finally gets a chance to prove her skills in social services when she gets a job offer as Superintendent of a Women's Reformatory Home in distant Sangamwadi. Although Rani and Subhash as well as the rest of the family oppose her going, she has made up her mind.
Who’s in it. Threshold stars Smita Patil as Sulabha Mahajan, Girish Karnad as Advocate Subhash Mahajan, Shrikant Moghe as Dr. Mohan Mahajan and Ashalata Wabgaonkar as Maya M. Mahajan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Threshold has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Threshold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Threshold tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Threshold (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Threshold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Threshold worth watching?
- Threshold holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Threshold?
- Threshold stars Smita Patil, Girish Karnad, Shrikant Moghe, Ashalata Wabgaonkar and Daya Dongre.
- When was Threshold released?
- Threshold was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.