

Yentl
“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 is Yentl streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
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
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
Yentl

Mandy Patinkin
Avigdor

Amy Irving
Hadass

Nehemiah Persoff
Rebbe Mendel

Steven Hill
Reb Alter Vishkower

Allan Corduner
Shimmele
Ruth Goring
Esther Rachel

David de Keyser
Rabbi Zalman

Bernard Spear
Tailor

Doreen Mantle
Mrs. Shaemen

Lynda Baron
Peshe
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.











