Distant Thunder (1973)
Distant Thunder is streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv.
The verdict
Ratings on Distant Thunder stayed too thin to say where this Bengali film lands. It clocks in at a standard 101 minutes. In India you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv.
Should you spend 1h 41m on it?
1h 41m of Bengali drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Gangacharan is the new Brahmin of a village, where he assumes various duties: teaching, organizing religious events, and trying to prevent epidemics. But in that year 1943, war is raging (as reminded by the planes occasionally heard flying over the countryside), and a major famine is under way. As food shortages reach catastrophic proportions, Gangacharan attempts to preserve his privileged situation, while his generous wife, Ananga, conversely tries to help and support the community.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| 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.
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