The Music Room (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1958, The Music Room is a drama and music film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A wealthy landlord who lives a decadent life with his wife and son. His passion - his wife would call it his addiction - is music, and he spends a great deal of his fortune on concerts held for the locals in his magnificent music room. He feels threatened by his neighbour, a commoner who has attained riches through business dealings. His passion for music and quest for social respect are his undoing, as he sacrifices his family and wealth trying to retain it.
Who’s in it. The Music Room stars Chhabi Biswas as Huzur Biswambhar Roy, Padmadevi as Mahamaya, Kali Sarkar as Diener Ananta and Gangapada Basu as Mahim Ganguli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Music Room 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Music Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Music Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Music Room (1958)?
- In US, The Music Room 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 Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Music Room worth watching?
- The Music Room holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Music Room?
- The Music Room stars Chhabi Biswas, Padmadevi, Kali Sarkar, Gangapada Basu and Pinaki Sengupta.
- When was The Music Room released?
- The Music Room was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.