The Big City (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1963, The Big City is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. Life at home changes when a housewife from a middle-class, conservative family in Calcutta gets a job as a salesperson.
Who’s in it. The Big City stars Anil Chatterjee as Subrata Mazumdar, Madhabi Mukherjee as Arati Mazumder, Jaya Bachchan as Bani and Haren Chatterjee as Priyogopal (Subrata's father), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Big City has been warmly received by audiences.
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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big City (1963)?
- In US, The Big City 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 Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big City worth watching?
- The Big City holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big City?
- The Big City stars Anil Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Jaya Bachchan, Haren Chatterjee and Sefalika Devi.
- When was The Big City released?
- The Big City was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.