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Pather Panchali Trivia: Cast, Release and Story Facts

A TMDB-backed guide to Pather Panchali, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Pather Panchali (1955) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Kanu Bannerjee as Harihar Ray; Karuna Banerjee as Sarbojaya Ray; Chunibala Devi as Indir Thakrun; Uma Das Gupta as Durga Ray; Subir Banerjee as Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray; Runki Banerjee as Little Durga Ray; Reba Devi as Seja Thakrun; Aparna Devi as Nilmoni's Wife

About Pather Panchali

Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.

More like Pather Panchali

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pather Panchali?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of Pather Panchali?

Kanu Bannerjee as Harihar Ray; Karuna Banerjee as Sarbojaya Ray; Chunibala Devi as Indir Thakrun; Uma Das Gupta as Durga Ray; Subir Banerjee as Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray; Runki Banerjee as Little Durga Ray; Reba Devi as Seja Thakrun; Aparna Devi as Nilmoni's Wife

Is this Pather Panchali guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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