The Holy Man (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, The Holy Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A wandering baba initiates a widower layer and his youngest daughter, irritating her boyfriend Satya and the ever-skeptical Nibaran.
Who’s in it. The Holy Man stars Charuprakash Ghosh as Birinchi Baba, Prasad Mukherjee as Gurupada Mitra, Gitali Roy as Buchki and Satindra Bhattacharya as Satya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Holy Man 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 Holy Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Holy Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Holy Man (1965)?
- In US, The Holy Man is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Holy Man worth watching?
- The Holy Man holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Holy Man?
- The Holy Man stars Charuprakash Ghosh, Prasad Mukherjee, Gitali Roy, Satindra Bhattacharya and Somen Bose.
- When was The Holy Man released?
- The Holy Man was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.