Where can I watch Aparajito (1956)?

In US, Aparajito is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Aparajito worth watching?

Aparajito holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Aparajito?

Aparajito stars Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Smaran Ghosal, Pinaki Sengupta and Santi Gupta.

When was Aparajito released?

Aparajito was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.

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Aparajito (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1956, Aparajito is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. Aparajito picks up where the first film leaves off, with Apu and his family having moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Varanasi (then known as Benares). As Apu progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother. This tenderly expressive, often heart-wrenching film, which won three top prizes at the Venice Film Festival, including the Golden Lion, not only extends but also spiritually deepens the tale of Apu.

Who’s in it. Aparajito stars Kanu Bannerjee as Harihar Ray, Karuna Banerjee as Sarbojaya Ray, Smaran Ghosal as Teenage Apu and Pinaki Sengupta as Young Apu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Aparajito sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $170.2K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aparajito page.

If you liked it. Fans of Aparajito tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Aparajito (1956)?: In US, Aparajito is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Aparajito worth watching?: Aparajito holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Aparajito?: Aparajito stars Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Smaran Ghosal, Pinaki Sengupta and Santi Gupta.
When was Aparajito released?: Aparajito was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.