Genesis (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, Genesis is a drama film directed by Mrinal Sen, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a simple, straightforward tale about the rise and fall of human civilization that focuses solely on four characters: a farmer (Naseeruddin Shah), a weaver (Om Puri), a trader (M.K. Raina), and a woman (Shabana Azmi). At the beginning of the story, the workers in a decaying village are offered food and water if they work for the local lords. The farmer and the weaver refuse. The farmer grows food for them both, and the weaver creates textiles that uses to barter with an itinerant trader. One day a frightened, lonely woman arrives on the scene and she is taken in by the two men. She cooks and cleans, and before long becomes a source of contention. Meanwhile, the trader is observing these events from the sidelines.
Who’s in it. Genesis stars Shabana Azmi as The woman, Om Puri as The weaver, Naseeruddin Shah as The farmer and M. K. Raina as The trader.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Genesis has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genesis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genesis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genesis (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Genesis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Genesis worth watching?
- Genesis holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Genesis?
- Genesis stars Shabana Azmi, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah and M. K. Raina.
- When was Genesis released?
- Genesis was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.