The Disciple (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2020, The Disciple is a drama and music film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, running about 128 minutes. “If you want to walk this path, learn to be lonely and hungry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Self-doubt, sacrifice and struggle converge into an existential crisis for a devoted classical vocalist as the mastery he strives for remains elusive.
Who’s in it. The Disciple stars Aditya Modak as Sharad Nerulkar, Arun Dravid as Pandit Vinayak Pradhan, Sumitra Bhave as Vidushi Sindhubai Jadhav (Maai) and Deepika Bhida Bhagwat as Sneha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Disciple has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Disciple page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Disciple tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Disciple (2020)?
- In US, The Disciple 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 Disciple worth watching?
- The Disciple holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Disciple?
- The Disciple stars Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhida Bhagwat and Kiran Yadnyopavit.
- When was The Disciple released?
- The Disciple was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.