The Test (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, The Test is a drama and family film directed by Bimal Roy, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. The postmaster of a village receives a check for 500,000 rupees, for the purpose of bequeathing it to the village’s most upstanding citizen.
Who’s in it. The Test stars Motilal as Haradhan / Sir Jagdish Chandra Roy, Nazir Hussain as Nivaran / Postmaster, Leela Chitnis as Nivaran's Wife and Vasant Chowdhury as Prof. Rajat Sen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Test 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 The Test page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Test tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Test (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Test change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Test worth watching?
- The Test holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Test?
- The Test stars Motilal, Nazir Hussain, Leela Chitnis, Vasant Chowdhury and Asit Sen.
- When was The Test released?
- The Test was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.