Paying Guest (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, Paying Guest is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Subodh Mukherji, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. An incompetent lawyer gets evicted, dons the guise of an old man to gain accommodation, falls for the owner's daughter, then faces numerous life-changing challenges.
Who’s in it. Paying Guest stars Dev Anand as Ramesh, Nutan as Shanti, Gajanan Jagirdar and Sajjan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Paying Guest has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paying Guest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paying Guest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paying Guest (1957)?
- In US, Paying Guest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paying Guest worth watching?
- Paying Guest holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paying Guest?
- Paying Guest stars Dev Anand, Nutan, Gajanan Jagirdar, Sajjan and Shubha Khote.
- When was Paying Guest released?
- Paying Guest was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.