The Balcony (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2017, The Balcony is a drama film directed by Reshmi Mitra, running about 132 minutes. “Based on a MOTI NANDI Novel. Depicts the mundane life of conservative North Kolkata (North Calcutta) in its absolute ugliness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Regressed Girija's insecurities take over his mind as he suspects that his truthful partner Runu is falling in love with a paying guest.
Who’s in it. The Balcony stars Rituparna Sengupta as Runu, Bratya Basu as Girija, Saheb Bhattacharya and Manali Dey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Balcony sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $200K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Balcony page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Balcony tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Balcony (2017)?
- In US, The Balcony is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Balcony worth watching?
- The Balcony holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Balcony?
- The Balcony stars Rituparna Sengupta, Bratya Basu, Saheb Bhattacharya, Manali Dey and Sreela Majumdar.
- When was The Balcony released?
- The Balcony was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.