Zelig
“You wanted more when it was all over!”
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.
Where to watch Zelig in United States
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Where is Zelig streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
About Zelig
Zelig is a 1983 English-language comedy film directed by Woody Allen. The cast is led by Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Patrick Horgan. It has a runtime of 1h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV.
Zelig was produced by Orion Pictures and Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 15, 1983, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Writers
- Woody Allen
- Release date
- July 15, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $14 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Zelig cast & crew
Zelig was directed by Woody Allen and written by Woody Allen.
The cast features Woody Allen as Leonard Zelig, Mia Farrow as Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher, Patrick Horgan as The Narrator (voice), John Buckwalter as Dr. Sindell, Marvin Chatinover as Glandular Diagnosis Doctor, and Stanley Swerdlow as Mexican Food Doctor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dick Hyman, cinematography is by Gordon Willis, and it was produced by Jack Rollins and Charles H. Joffe.
Is Zelig worth watching?
Zelig holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 925 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 19m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Zelig is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zelig
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Cast of Zelig
Woody Allen
Leonard Zelig
Mia Farrow
Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher
Patrick Horgan
The Narrator (voice)
John Buckwalter
Dr. Sindell
Marvin Chatinover
Glandular Diagnosis Doctor
Stanley Swerdlow
Mexican Food Doctor
Paul Nevens
Dr. Birsky
Howard Erskine
Hypodermic Doctor
Richard Whiting
Other Doctor
Ralph Bell
Other Doctor
Will Hussung
Other Doctor
Gale Hansen
Freshman #1
Zelig — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zelig in United States?
Zelig is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Zelig on Hoopla?
Yes — Zelig is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Zelig in?
Zelig is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zelig?
Zelig runs 1 hours 19 minutes (79 minutes).
▸What is Zelig rated?
Zelig is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 925 ratings.
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