The Middleman (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1976, The Middleman is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. A bright and idealistic young graduate steels himself for a dog-eat-dog world, only to flounder in a job market packed with thousands of other hopefuls. When he eventually decides to start his own business as a middle-man, he discovers that the world of business does not live up to his lofty ideals.
Who’s in it. The Middleman stars Pradip Mukherjee as Somnath, Satya Bannerjee as Somnath's Father, Arati Bhattacharya as Mrs. Ganguli and Gautam Chakraborty as Sukumar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Middleman 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 The Middleman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Middleman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Middleman (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Middleman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Middleman worth watching?
- The Middleman holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Middleman?
- The Middleman stars Pradip Mukherjee, Satya Bannerjee, Arati Bhattacharya, Gautam Chakraborty and Lily Chakravarty.
- When was The Middleman released?
- The Middleman was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.