The Coward (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1965, The Coward is a drama and romance film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.
Who’s in it. The Coward stars Soumitra Chatterjee as Amitabha Roy (as Soumitra Chattopadhyay), Madhabi Mukherjee as Karuna Gupta (as Madhabi Mukhopadhyay), Haradhan Bandopadhyay as Bimal Gupta (as Haradhan Bandyopadhyay) and Santi Chatterjee as (as Shanti Chattopadhyay), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Coward has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Coward page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Coward tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Coward (1965)?
- In US, The Coward is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Coward worth watching?
- The Coward holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Coward?
- The Coward stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Haradhan Bandopadhyay, Santi Chatterjee and Satish Haldar.
- When was The Coward released?
- The Coward was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.