An Enemy of the People (1990)
An Enemy of the People is streaming in India on NFDC Amazon Channel.
The verdict
An Enemy of the People never gathered enough ratings for a firm read on this Bengali film while it was on our list. It's a tight 99-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In India you can stream it on NFDC Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 99 minutes on it?
99 minutes of Bengali drama. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
Ashoke Gupta is an idealistic doctor working in a town near Calcutta. He discovers that the water at a popular temple is the source of an outbreak of typhoid and hepatitis. In order to save lives, he risks his career to try and call attention to this polluted water source, while a local group of building contractors attempt to discredit him in various ways.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 39m — short |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Bengali |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Satyajit Ray
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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