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Yentl

1983·Movie·PG·132 min·6.7(261)

In a time when the world of study belonged only to men, there lived a girl who dared to ask..."why?"

In a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures, a Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training and unexpectedly finds love along the way.

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Where to watch Yentl in United States

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About Yentl

Yentl is a 1983 English-language music, drama and romance film directed by Barbra Streisand. The cast is led by Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

Yentl was produced by Ladbroke, United Artists, and Barwood Films and made in United States of America. It was released on November 18, 1983, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $30 million worldwide.

Director
Barbra Streisand
Writers
Barbra Streisand, Jack Rosenthal
Release date
November 18, 1983
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$30 million
Production
Ladbroke, United Artists, Barwood Films
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Yentl cast & crew

Yentl was directed by Barbra Streisand and written by Barbra Streisand and Jack Rosenthal.

The cast features Barbra Streisand as Yentl, Mandy Patinkin as Avigdor, Amy Irving as Hadass, Nehemiah Persoff as Rebbe Mendel, Steven Hill as Reb Alter Vishkower, and Allan Corduner as Shimmele.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Legrand, cinematography is by David Watkin, and it was produced by Larry DeWaay and Rusty Lemorande.

Is Yentl worth watching?

Yentl holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 261 ratings, a solidly received music films.

At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy music, drama, and romance, Yentl is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Yentl

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Cast of Yentl

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand

Yentl

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

Avigdor

Amy Irving

Amy Irving

Hadass

Nehemiah Persoff

Nehemiah Persoff

Rebbe Mendel

Steven Hill

Steven Hill

Reb Alter Vishkower

Allan Corduner

Allan Corduner

Shimmele

No photo

Ruth Goring

Esther Rachel

David de Keyser

David de Keyser

Rabbi Zalman

Bernard Spear

Bernard Spear

Tailor

Doreen Mantle

Doreen Mantle

Mrs. Shaemen

Lynda Baron

Lynda Baron

Peshe

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Jack Lynn

Bookseller

Yentl — FAQs

Where can I watch Yentl in United States?

Yentl is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Yentl on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Yentl is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Yentl in?

Yentl is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Yentl?

Yentl runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

What is Yentl rated?

Yentl is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 261 ratings.

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