By this third instalment of the adventures of “Apu” (now Soumitra Chatterjee), I was already quite fond of him. He has to shake off the last vestiges of his student years and find himself a job. Even with a teaching qualification this aspiring novelist finds that’s easier said than done but he gets…
1959 · DRAMA
The World of Apu
Apu, now a jobless ex-student dreaming vaguely of a future as a writer, is invited to join an old college friend on a trip up-country to a village wedding.
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Editor’s note
Should you watch The World of Apu?
The World of Apu (1959) is best described as drama. Apu, now a jobless ex-student dreaming vaguely of a future as a writer, is invited to join an old college friend on a trip up-country to a village wedding.
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Lead cast: Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty.
The runtime is 1h 45m, The current audience score is 8.1/10 across 298 ratings.
A safe pick when you want drama done with care.
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 World of Apu details
- Release date
- October 3, 1960
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Genres
- Drama
- US certification
- PG-13
- Original language
- BN
- Box office
- $134,241
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
At a glance: The World of Apu runs 1h 45m, was directed by Satyajit Ray, opened in US cinemas on October 3, 1960, has 26 licensed options across 4 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
8.1/10298 ratings
The World of Apu sits at 8.1 out of 10 from 298 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $134K.
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FAQ
The World of Apu — common questions
Is The World of Apu worth watching?
Audiences rate it 8.1/10 from 298 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed The World of Apu and who stars in it?
Directed by Satyajit Ray. Starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore.
How long is The World of Apu?
The World of Apu runs 1h 45m.
Where can I watch The World of Apu?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was The World of Apu released?
1959-05-01 (Released).
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