The Disciple
“If you want to walk this path, learn to be lonely and hungry.”
Self-doubt, sacrifice and struggle converge into an existential crisis for a devoted classical vocalist as the mastery he strives for remains elusive.
Where to watch The Disciple in United States
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Where is The Disciple streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Disciple
The Disciple is a 2020 Marathi-language drama and music film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The cast is led by Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Disciple was produced by Zoo Entertainment and made in India and United States of America. It was released on September 27, 2020, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Chaitanya Tamhane
- Writers
- Chaitanya Tamhane
- Release date
- September 27, 2020
- OTT release
- April 30, 2021
- Original language
- Marathi
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India, United States of America
- Production
- Zoo Entertainment
The Disciple cast & crew
The Disciple was directed by Chaitanya Tamhane and written by Chaitanya Tamhane.
The cast features Aditya Modak as Sharad Nerulkar, Arun Dravid as Pandit Vinayak Pradhan, Sumitra Bhave as Vidushi Sindhubai Jadhav (Maai), Deepika Bhida Bhagwat as Sneha, Kiran Yadnyopavit as Father, and Neela Khedkar as Grandmother.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michał Sobociński and it was produced by Vivek Gomber and Alfonso Cuarón.
Is The Disciple worth watching?
The Disciple holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, The Disciple is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Disciple
In United States, you can stream The Disciple on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 30, 2021.
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Cast of The Disciple
Aditya Modak
Sharad Nerulkar
Arun Dravid
Pandit Vinayak Pradhan
Sumitra Bhave
Vidushi Sindhubai Jadhav (Maai)
Deepika Bhida Bhagwat
Sneha
Kiran Yadnyopavit
Father
Abhishek Kale
Neela Khedkar
Grandmother
Makarand Mukund
Kishore
Kristy Banerjee
Shaswati Bose
Prasad Vanarse
Rajan Joshi
The Disciple — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Disciple in United States?
The Disciple is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Disciple on Netflix?
Yes — The Disciple is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Disciple in?
The Disciple is originally in Marathi, with audio tracks including Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Disciple?
The Disciple runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is The Disciple rated?
The Disciple is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
▸When did The Disciple release on OTT?
The Disciple became available digitally on April 30, 2021.
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