Shipwreck (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1979, Shipwreck is a drama film directed by Ajoy Kar, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. A man survives a shipwreck and brings his wife home only to find out the woman he found unconscious on the shore was not his betrothed but a complete stranger.
Who’s in it. Shipwreck stars Soumitra Chatterjee as Ramesh, Aparna Sen as Kamala, Sumitra Mukherjee as Hemnalini and Dipankar Dey as Nalinaksha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Shipwreck sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shipwreck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shipwreck tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shipwreck (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shipwreck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shipwreck worth watching?
- Shipwreck holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shipwreck?
- Shipwreck stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Aparna Sen, Sumitra Mukherjee, Dipankar Dey and Utpal Dutt.
- When was Shipwreck released?
- Shipwreck was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.