The Zoo (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1967, The Zoo is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. When Byomkesh Bakshi's new client, Dr. Nishanath Sen, is murdered at Golap Colony, he decides to probe into the case with the help of his close aide, Ajit.
Who’s in it. The Zoo stars Uttam Kumar as Byomkesh Bakshi, Shailen Mukherjee as Ajit Bandyopadhyay, Shyamal Ghoshal as Dr. Bhujangadhar Das and Kalipada Chakraborty as Rasiklal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Zoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Zoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Zoo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Zoo (1967)?
- In US, The Zoo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Zoo worth watching?
- The Zoo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Zoo?
- The Zoo stars Uttam Kumar, Shailen Mukherjee, Shyamal Ghoshal, Kalipada Chakraborty and Subhendu Chatterjee.
- When was The Zoo released?
- The Zoo was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.