Journey Beyond Three Seas (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1957, Journey Beyond Three Seas is an adventure and history film directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. This first co-production of the Soviet and Indian cinematographers is dedicated to the Tver merchant Afanasy Nikitin who in 1466-1472 blazed the trade way from Europe to India. The film is based on Nikitin’s travel notes. Starring in the film are popular Russian actor Oleg Strizhenov and India’s 1950s movie star Nargis.
Who’s in it. Journey Beyond Three Seas stars Nargis as Champa, Oleg Strizhenov as Afanasiy Nikitin, Padmini as Court Dancer Lakshmi and Prithviraj Kapoor as Grand Vizier Mahmud Gavan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Journey Beyond Three Seas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Journey Beyond Three Seas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Journey Beyond Three Seas tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Journey Beyond Three Seas (1957)?
- In US, Journey Beyond Three Seas is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Journey Beyond Three Seas worth watching?
- Journey Beyond Three Seas holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Journey Beyond Three Seas?
- Journey Beyond Three Seas stars Nargis, Oleg Strizhenov, Padmini, Prithviraj Kapoor and Manmohan Krishna.
- When was Journey Beyond Three Seas released?
- Journey Beyond Three Seas was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.