The Guru (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1969, The Guru is a comedy film directed by James Ivory, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Britain's top pop artiste, Tom Pickle, travels to Bombay, India, circa 1960s to learn to play the sitar from renowned maestro Ustad Zafar Khan.
Who’s in it. The Guru stars Rita Tushingham as Jenny, Michael York as Tom Pickle, Utpal Dutt as Ustal Zafar Khan and Madhur Jaffrey as Begum Sahiba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Guru has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Guru page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guru tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guru (1969)?
- In US, The Guru is available to 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 Guru worth watching?
- The Guru holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guru?
- The Guru stars Rita Tushingham, Michael York, Utpal Dutt, Madhur Jaffrey and Barry Foster.
- When was The Guru released?
- The Guru was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.