The Big City
Life at home changes when a house-wife from a middle-class, conservative family in Calcutta gets a job as a saleswoman.
Directed by Satyajit Ray · Drama · 122 min · 1963
Director
Satyajit Ray
Studio
N/A
Release
27 Sep 1963
Runtime
122 min
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Anil Chatterjee
Madhavi Mukherjee
Jaya Bachchan
Did You Know?
Satyajit Ray has directed 8 films in our catalog, including The Hero, Charulata.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Critical Assessment
The Big City holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (5,108 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (5,108 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big City's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Big City holds a 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Big City's IMDb rating?+
The Big City has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 5,108 votes.
Is The Big City good? What are critics saying?+
The Big City holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (5,108 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is The Big City?+
The Big City has a runtime of 122 min.
Who directed The Big City?+
The Big City was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Where can I watch The Big City?+
The Big City is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
