The Flute and the Arrow (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1957, The Flute and the Arrow is a drama, adventure and documentary film directed by Arne Sucksdorff, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A film about the muria people of the Bastar jungle in central India. It was entered into the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.
Who’s in it. The Flute and the Arrow stars Chendru, Tengru-Shikari, Ginjo and Riga.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Flute and the Arrow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flute and the Arrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flute and the Arrow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flute and the Arrow (1957)?
- In GB, The Flute and the Arrow is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flute and the Arrow worth watching?
- The Flute and the Arrow holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flute and the Arrow?
- The Flute and the Arrow stars Chendru, Tengru-Shikari, Ginjo and Riga.
- When was The Flute and the Arrow released?
- The Flute and the Arrow was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.