The World of Apu
An orphaned young man in India pursues his dream of becoming a writer while navigating life's challenges and personal growth.
Directed by Satyajit Ray · Drama · 105 min · 1960
Director
Satyajit Ray
Studio
N/A
Release
04 Oct 1960
Runtime
105 min
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Soumitra Chatterjee
Sharmila Tagore
Alok Chakravarty
Did You Know?
The World of Apu 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
Critical Assessment
The World of Apu holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (19,643 votes), 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 3, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.4/10 on IMDb (19,643 votes), 97% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The World of Apu's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The World of Apu holds a 97% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The World of Apu's IMDb rating?+
The World of Apu has a 8.4/10 rating on IMDb from 19,643 votes.
Is The World of Apu good? What are critics saying?+
The World of Apu holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (19,643 votes), 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is The World of Apu?+
The World of Apu has a runtime of 105 min.
Who directed The World of Apu?+
The World of Apu was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Where can I watch The World of Apu?+
The World of Apu is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
