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Where to Watch The World of Apu (1959) in the US
- 1959
- Not Rated
- 1h 45m
- 8.4IMDb
- 97%Rotten Tomatoes
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What it's about
Liberated from any form of attachment that was holding him back from immersing himself into Kolkata's urban lifestyle after Sarbojaya's death in Aparajito (1956), Apu, now an optimistic, 23-year-old idealist and struggling author, has no other choice but to give up his degree for lack of financial resources. Being no longer accountable to anyone, Apu barely manages to scrape by, content with a meagre income and a humble roof over his head, until an unforeseen complication during the wedding of Aparna, the delicate sister of his university friend, Pulu, leads to an act of kindness and a wonderful, youthful romance. All his life, death, and the sense of loss, have been accompanying Apu in his perpetual odyssey of spirituality and knowledge, and now, a lifetime of joys, hopes, sadness, and tragedies culminate in the most momentous decision of his life. But, life's mysterious duality cannot be defined by tragedy. What more could one ask for than a child's charming, wide-eyed smile?
Cast and crew
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
Details
- Release date
- Oct 4, 1960
- Language
- Bengali
- Country
- India
- Box office
- $134,241
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 2 nominations total
Where to Watch The World of Apu (1959) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The World of Apu in the United States?
- The World of Apu is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The World of Apu or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
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- We have not confirmed a free option for The World of Apu in the United States.
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