The Home and the World (1985)
The Home and the World is streaming in India on EPIC ON, NFDC Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Ratings on The Home and the World stayed too thin to say where this Bengali film lands. It clocks in at a standard 140 minutes. In India you can stream it on EPIC ON, NFDC Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 20m on it?
2h 20m of Bengali drama. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
In the early 1900s, Nikhilesh, a wealthy Westernized Hindu in colonial East Bengal, feels compelled to test the love of his wife, Bimala. He introduces her to his friend Sandip, a politician agitating against British rule, and Bimala is equally taken with both Sandip's anti-colonial fervor and the man himself. Personal and political tensions subsequently flare as the now assertive Bimala has to make a crucial decision.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 20m |
| 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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