Sati (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1989, Sati is a drama and history film directed by Aparna Sen, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Uma, a mute Brahmin girl, lives with her uncle's family as she is an orphan. Since Uma has a faulty horoscope which indicate widowhood, the family finds it impossible to get her married off. According to a custom prevalent at the time, Uma is given in marriage to a tree.
Who’s in it. Sati stars Shabana Azmi as Uma, Arun Bannerjee, Kali Bannerjee and Pradip Mukherjee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Sati sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sati page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sati tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sati (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sati change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sati worth watching?
- Sati holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sati?
- Sati stars Shabana Azmi, Arun Bannerjee, Kali Bannerjee, Pradip Mukherjee and Arindam Ganguly.
- When was Sati released?
- Sati was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.