Live and Become
In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.
Where to watch Live and Become in United States
Can I watch Live and Become in United States? Yes — you can stream Live and Become in United States on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
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Where is Live and Become streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About Live and Become
Live and Become is a 2005 French-language drama film directed by Radu Mihăileanu. The cast is led by Moshe Abebe, Moshe Agazai, Sirak M. Sabahat. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Live and Become was produced by France 3 Cinéma, Elzévir Films, and Oï Oï Oï Productions and made in France and Israel. It was released on March 30, 2005, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Radu Mihăileanu
- Writers
- Alain-Michel Blanc, Radu Mihăileanu
- Release date
- March 30, 2005
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Israel
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- France 3 Cinéma, Elzévir Films, Oï Oï Oï Productions
Live and Become cast & crew
Live and Become was directed by Radu Mihăileanu and written by Alain-Michel Blanc and Radu Mihăileanu.
The cast features Moshe Abebe as Schlomo (teenager), Moshe Agazai as Schlomo (child), Sirak M. Sabahat as Schlomo (adult), Roni Hadar as Sara, Yaël Abecassis as Yaël, and Roschdy Zem as Yoram Harrari.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Armand Amar, cinematography is by Rémy Chevrin, and it was produced by Itai Tamir and Denis Carot.
Is Live and Become worth watching?
Live and Become holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 203 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Live and Become is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Live and Become
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Cast of Live and Become
Moshe Abebe
Schlomo (teenager)
Moshe Agazai
Schlomo (child)
Sirak M. Sabahat
Schlomo (adult)
Roni Hadar
Sara
Yaël Abecassis
Yaël
Roschdy Zem
Yoram Harrari
Yitzhak Edgar
Qès Amrah
Rami Danon
Papy
Meskie Shibru Sivan
Schlomo's Mother
Mimi Abonesh Kebede
Hana
Raymonde Abecassis
Susy
Shmil Ben Ari
Directeur internat
Live and Become — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Live and Become in United States?
Live and Become is streaming on Chai Flicks, Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Live and Become on Chai Flicks?
Yes — Live and Become is currently available on Chai Flicks in United States.
▸What language is Live and Become in?
Live and Become is originally in French, with audio tracks including Amharic, French, Hebrew. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Live and Become?
Live and Become runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Live and Become rated?
Live and Become is rated NR. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 203 ratings.
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