Oh, poor Apu! _Aparajito_ perfectly captures the bittersweet struggle of growing up, a universal experience we can all empathize with. The delicate balance between protecting loved ones and the irresistible urge to break free is at play. Young Apu, brimming with ambitious ideas fueled by his…
1956 · DRAMA
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.
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Aparajito?
Aparajito is a drama film from 1956. 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. Lead cast: Pinaki Sengupta, Smaran Ghosal, Kanu Bannerjee.
It runs 1h 50m, The current audience score is 7.8/10 across 309 ratings.
Skip it if drama rarely works for you; the upside is elsewhere.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Aparajito details
- Release date
- October 11, 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- BN
- Box office
- $170,215
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
At a glance: Aparajito runs 1h 50m, was directed by Satyajit Ray, opened in US cinemas on October 11, 1956, has 41 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
7.8/10310 ratings
Aparajito sits at 7.8 out of 10 from 310 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $170K.
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FAQ
Aparajito — common questions
Is Aparajito worth watching?
Audiences rate it 7.8/10 from 309 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Aparajito and who stars in it?
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Starring Pinaki Sengupta, Smaran Ghosal.
How long is Aparajito?
Aparajito runs 1h 50m.
Where can I watch Aparajito?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was Aparajito released?
1956-10-11 (Released).
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