1965 · DRAMA, ROMANCE
The Coward
Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.
Availability
Where to watch The Coward
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Editor’s note
Should you watch The Coward?
The Coward is a drama film from 1965. Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Lead cast: Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay.
It runs 1h 10m, Audiences have it at 7.2/10 from 57 votes.
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
The Coward details
- Release date
- May 7, 1965
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- BN
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
At a glance: The Coward runs 1h 10m, was directed by Satyajit Ray, opened in US cinemas on May 7, 1965, has 2 licensed options across 2 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
The Coward sits at 7.2 out of 10 from 57 user ratings.
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FAQ
The Coward — common questions
Is The Coward worth watching?
Audiences rate it 7.2/10 from 57 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed The Coward and who stars in it?
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee.
How long is The Coward?
The Coward runs 1h 10m.
Where can I watch The Coward?
Official options are listed for United States, Canada. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was The Coward released?
1965-05-07 (Released).
Who is in it
The Coward cast
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Verified 2026-11-04. MovieState does not host or stream video and links only to licensed providers.