The World of Apu
1959, Bengali. Directed by Satyajit Ray.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
- Rated
- UA
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The World of Apu is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Satyajit RayDirector
- Soumitra ChatterjeeApurba 'Apu' Roy
- Sharmila TagoreAparna Roy
- Alok ChakravartyKajal Roy
- Swapan MukherjeePulu
- Sefalika DeviShashinarayan's Wife
- Dhiresh MajumdarShashinarayan
- Dhiren GhoshLandlord
- Belarani DeviApu's Neighbor
- Asha DeviCast
- Shanti BhattacherjeeOffice Associate
- Panchanan BhattacharyaCast
- Bechu SinghaCast
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1959
- Original title
- অপুর সংসার
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Satyajit Ray
- Box office
- $134K
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The World of Apu: quick answers
What should I watch before The World of Apu?
Watch Pather Panchali (1955) and Aparajito (1956) first.
Is The World of Apu worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 299 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The World of Apu?
The World of Apu runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The World of Apu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The World of Apu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The World of Apu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The World of Apu is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The World of Apu on?
The World of Apu is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The World of Apu?
If you liked The World of Apu, try Birth, Killer's Kiss, The Words.
Who directed The World of Apu?
The World of Apu (1959) was directed by Satyajit Ray and stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty.