Aparajito
Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother.
Directed by Satyajit Ray · Drama · 110 min · 1956
Director
Satyajit Ray
Studio
N/A
Release
1956-10-11
Runtime
110 min
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Sarbojaya Ray
Karuna Banerjee
Ginnima
Santi Gupta
Teliginni
Ranibala
Nirupama
Sudipta Roy
Keya Sengupta
Mokshada
Kamala Adhikari
Did You Know?
Aparajito is part of TMDb's "Apu Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Satyajit Ray has directed 8 films in our catalog, including The Big City, The Hero.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film has been enthusiastically received by critics.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Aparajito holds 7.9/10 on TMDb (295 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.9/10 on TMDb (295 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aparajito good? What are critics saying?+
Aparajito holds 7.9/10 on TMDb (295 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Aparajito?+
Aparajito has a runtime of 110 min.
Who directed Aparajito?+
Aparajito was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Where can I watch Aparajito?+
Aparajito is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Criterion Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, VI movies and tv.
