Yentl

1983·Movie
2h 12min·PG
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic687.8Rotten Tomatoes69%75%

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Yentl fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Gender IdentityReligious TraditionForbidden LoveHistorical DramaMusicalComing of AgeSocial CommentarySpiritual JourneyFeminist Perspective

Crew

Directed by:
Barbra Streisand, Steve Harding, Mirek Lux
Written by:
Barbra Streisand, Alan Bergman, Jack Rosenthal
Produced by:
Barbra Streisand, Larry DeWaay, Cis Corman
Composed by:
Michel Legrand, Michel Legrand, Aaron Rochin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Yentl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yentl legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

Yentl is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Yentl worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Yentl rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Yentl?

2 h 12 min

Yentl runs 2 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Yentl?

Critics69
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Yentl much the same way.

Was Yentl a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$30 million

Yes. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Yentl in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Yentl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Yentl in 104 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Yentl use?

"I Want" SongSweet on Polly OliverShoulders-Up NudityThe IngenueAnguished Declaration of LoveCharacter TitleEye TakeSetting UpdateConsummation CounterfeitSweet Polly OliverWholesome CrossdresserAll Love Is Unrequitedand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Yentl, including "I Want" Song, Sweet on Polly Oliver, Shoulders-Up Nudity.

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