A Passage to India
1984, English. Directed by David Lean.
David Lean, the Director of "Doctor Zhivago", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai", invites you on . .
Cultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial India between an Indian doctor, an Englishwoman engaged to marry a city magistrate, and an English educator.
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 354 TMDB viewer ratings.
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A Passage to India is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- David LeanDirector
- Judy DavisAdela Quested
- Victor BanerjeeDr. Aziz H. Ahmed
- Peggy AshcroftMrs. Moore
- James FoxRichard Fielding
- Alec GuinnessProfessor Godbole
- Nigel HaversRonny Heaslop
- Richard WilsonMr. Turton
- Antonia PembertonMrs. Turton
- Michael CulverMajor McBryde
- Art MalikMahmoud Ali
- Saeed JaffreyHamidullah
- Clive SwiftMajor Callendar
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- David Lean
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $40M
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What A Passage to India is based on
A Passage to India is based on A Passage to India, a 1924 novel by E. M. Forster.
Novel · 1924
A Passage to India
By E. M. Forster
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A Passage to India: quick answers
Is A Passage to India worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 354 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Passage to India?
A Passage to India runs 163 minutes (2h 43m).
Does A Passage to India have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Passage to India. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Passage to India parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Passage to India is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Passage to India on?
A Passage to India is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Passage to India?
If you liked A Passage to India, try The Last of the Mohicans, The Way Back, The Wind and the Lion.
Who directed A Passage to India?
A Passage to India (1984) was directed by David Lean and stars Judy Davis, Victor Banerjee, Peggy Ashcroft.
What is A Passage to India based on?
A Passage to India is based on A Passage to India, a 1924 novel by E. M. Forster.