The Guru
1969, English. Directed by James Ivory.
Britain's top pop artiste, Tom Pickle, travels to Bombay, India, circa 1960s to learn to play the sitar from renowned maestro Ustad Zafar Khan.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Guru
The Guru isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 February 1969
- Country
- India, United States of America
- Written by
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, James Ivory
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Guru
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
2013 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Babes
2024 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
One Night at McCool's
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Bad Moms Christmas
2017 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ricky Gervais: Humanity
2018 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fist Fight
2017 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
29th Street
1991 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Accident Man
2018 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Louis C.K.: Ridiculous
2026 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Best Man Holiday
2013 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Guru: quick answers
Is The Guru worth watching?
The Guru doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Guru?
The Guru runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Guru have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Guru. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Guru parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Guru is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Guru on?
The Guru isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Guru?
If you liked The Guru, try Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa, Babes, One Night at McCool's.
Who directed The Guru?
The Guru (1969) was directed by James Ivory and stars Rita Tushingham, Michael York, Utpal Dutt.