The Companion (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2006, The Companion is a drama film directed by Rituparno Ghosh, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. When a car accident lands her husband, Kaushik, in the hospital, Kaberi's life takes a dramatic turn -- in more ways than one. Anguish over Kaushik's dire condition gives way to anger when Kaberi learns he was having an affair with his co-worker. Torn between sympathy for her bedridden husband and the sting of his betrayal, Kaberi weighs her options.
Who’s in it. The Companion stars Prosenjit Chatterjee as Kaushik Chatterjee, Konkona Sen Sharma as Kaberi Chatterjee, Chandrayee Ghosh as Mita Roy and Shankar Chakraborty as Biswas Roy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Companion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Companion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Companion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Companion (2006)?
- In US, The Companion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Companion worth watching?
- The Companion holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Companion?
- The Companion stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Konkona Sen Sharma, Chandrayee Ghosh, Shankar Chakraborty and Pallavi Chatterjee.
- When was The Companion released?
- The Companion was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.