Apur Sansar (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1959, Apur Sansar is a drama and romance film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Apu is a jobless ex-student dreaming vaguely of a future as a writer. An old college friend talks him into a visit up-country to a village wedding...
Who’s in it. Apur Sansar stars Soumitra Chatterjee as Apurba Roy, Sharmila Tagore as Aparna, Alok Chakravarty as Kajal and Swapan Mukherjee as Pulu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Apur Sansar sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $134.2K 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 Apur Sansar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apur Sansar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apur Sansar (1959)?
- In US, Apur Sansar 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 Apur Sansar worth watching?
- Apur Sansar holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Apur Sansar?
- Apur Sansar stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee and Dhiresh Majumdar.
- When was Apur Sansar released?
- Apur Sansar was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.