The Citizen (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1952, The Citizen is a notable film directed by Ritwik Ghatak, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Ramu, eldest son a family of migrants, is a fresh graduate searching for a job like many others in post-partition Calcutta.
Who’s in it. The Citizen stars Ajit Banerjee as Sagar, Kali Bannerjee as The Father, Gangapada Basu as Land Lord and Satindra Bhattacharya as Ramu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Citizen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hoichoi. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Citizen page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Citizen (1952)?
- In US, The Citizen is available to stream on Hoichoi. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Citizen worth watching?
- The Citizen holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Citizen?
- The Citizen stars Ajit Banerjee, Kali Bannerjee, Gangapada Basu, Satindra Bhattacharya and Ketaki Dutta.
- When was The Citizen released?
- The Citizen was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.