Aparajito

1h 50m · 1956 · Directed by Satyajit Ray · 4.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

Aparajito (1956) runs 1h 50m, directed by Satyajit Ray. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother.

Genres: Drama

Where to watch: Prime Video, HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)