Bhowani Junction (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1956, Bhowani Junction is a drama, adventure, romance and history film directed by George Cukor, running about 110 minutes. “M-G-M's Drama Aflame With Love And Revolt!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Anglo-Indian Victoria Jones seeks her true identity amid the chaos of the British withdrawal from India.

Who’s in it. Bhowani Junction stars Ava Gardner as Victoria Jones, Stewart Granger as Col. Rodney Savage, Bill Travers as Patrick Taylor and Abraham Sofaer as Surabhai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Bhowani Junction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Bhowani Junction page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bhowani Junction (1956)?
In US, Bhowani Junction 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 Bhowani Junction worth watching?
Bhowani Junction holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bhowani Junction?
Bhowani Junction stars Ava Gardner, Stewart Granger, Bill Travers, Abraham Sofaer and Francis Matthews.
When was Bhowani Junction released?
Bhowani Junction was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.