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Pather Panchali

7.819552h 5mMovieDramaHistory

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…

DirectorSatyajit Ray
WriterSatyajit Ray
ProducersBansi Chandragupta·Satyajit Ray

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Cast · Directed by Satyajit Ray

KBKanu Bannerjee
Kanu Bannerjee
Harihar Roy
KBKaruna Banerjee
Karuna Banerjee
Sarbajaya Roy
SBSubir Banerjee
Subir Banerjee
Apurba 'Apu' Roy
RBRunki Banerjee
Runki Banerjee
Little Durga Roy
UDUma Dasgupta
Uma Dasgupta
Durga Roy
CD
Chunibala Devi
Indir Thakrun
TCTulsi Chakraborty
Tulsi Chakraborty
Prasanna
HB
Haren Banerjee
Chinibas
BM
Binoy Mukherjee
Baidyanath Majumdar
RDReba Devi
Reba Devi
Seja Thakrun
ADAparna Devi
Aparna Devi
Nilmoni's Wife
NDNibhanani Devi
Nibhanani Devi
Dasi Thakurun

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Pather Panchali — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pather Panchali?

Pather Panchali is streaming on Criterion Channel and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Pather Panchali on Netflix?

No, Pather Panchali is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Plex.

Is Pather Panchali on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Pather Panchali isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Pather Panchali for free?

Pather Panchali is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Pather Panchali?

Yes — Pather Panchali is followed by Aparajito (1956) in the Apu Collection.

Is there a prequel to Pather Panchali?

Pather Panchali is the first film in the Apu Collection.

Is Pather Panchali part of a trilogy?

Yes — Pather Panchali is part of a trilogy, alongside Aparajito (1956) and The World of Apu (1959).

How many movies are in the Apu Collection?

There are 3 films in the Apu Collection: Pather Panchali (1955), Aparajito (1956) and The World of Apu (1959).