Devi (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1960, Devi is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of a woman happily married to the son of an upper-class family in 19th century Bengal is turned upside down when her father-in-law has a vision that she is the Goddess Kali returned to earth. He convinces her to fulfill her role as a living deity and transform her house into a temple.
Who’s in it. Devi stars Sharmila Tagore as Doyamoyee, Soumitra Chatterjee as Umaprasad, Chhabi Biswas as Kalikinkar Roy and Karuna Banerjee as Harasundari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Devi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devi (1960)?
- In US, Devi is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Devi worth watching?
- Devi holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Devi?
- Devi stars Sharmila Tagore, Soumitra Chatterjee, Chhabi Biswas, Karuna Banerjee and Purnendu Mukherjee.
- When was Devi released?
- Devi was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.