Charulata
In 1870s India, Charulata is an isolated, artistically inclined woman who sees little of her busy journalist husband, Bhupati. Realizing that his wife is alienated and unhappy, he convinces his cousin, Amal, to spend time with Charulata and nourish her creative impulses. Amal is a fledgling poet himself, and he and Charulata bond over their shared love of art.
Where to watch Charulata in United States
Criterion Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Charulata there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Charulata streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | Reserva Imovision |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Charulata
Charulata is a 1964 Bangla-language drama and romance film directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast is led by Madhabi Mukherjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Shailen Mukherjee. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Charulata was produced by R.D. Bansal & Co. and made in India. It was released on April 17, 1964.
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Writers
- Satyajit Ray
- Release date
- April 17, 1964
- Original language
- Bangla
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- R.D. Bansal & Co.
Charulata cast & crew
Charulata was directed by Satyajit Ray and written by Satyajit Ray.
The cast features Madhabi Mukherjee as Charulata, Soumitra Chatterjee as Amal, Shailen Mukherjee as Bhupati Dutta, Shyamal Ghoshal as Umapada, Gitali Roy as Mandakini (Manda), and Subrata Sensharma as Motilal.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Satyajit Ray, cinematography is by Subrata Mitra, and it was produced by R.D. Bansal.
Is Charulata worth watching?
Charulata holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 151 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Charulata is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Charulata
In United States, you can stream Charulata on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Charulata
Madhabi Mukherjee
Charulata
Soumitra Chatterjee
Amal
Shailen Mukherjee
Bhupati Dutta
Shyamal Ghoshal
Umapada
Gitali Roy
Mandakini (Manda)
Subrata Sensharma
Motilal
Bankim Ghosh
Jagannath
Dilip Bose
Shashanka
Nilotpal Dey
Joydeb
Bholanath Koyal
Braja
Suku Mukherjee
Nisikanta
Kamu Mukherjee
Fellow Liberal at the Party
Charulata — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Charulata in United States?
Charulata is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Charulata on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Charulata is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Charulata in?
Charulata is originally in Bangla, with audio tracks including Bengali, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Charulata?
Charulata runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Charulata rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 151 ratings.
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