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Fiddler on the Roof

1971Movie3 h 1 minG

DramaRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic678.0Rotten Tomatoes81%92%

A deeply moving, nostalgic drama movie about history and family, with standout score and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

To Life!

In a pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish milkman struggles with the challenges of a changing world as his daughters fall in love and antisemitism grows.

Feels like

  • Classic Musical
  • Historical Drama
  • Family Saga
  • Cultural Resilience
  • Jewish Heritage
  • Tradition vs. Change
  • Emotional Journey
  • Iconic Songs
  • Enduring Themes
  • Community Spirit

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Norman Jewison
Written by
Joseph Stein
Produced by
Norman Jewison
Music by
John Williams, Jerry Bock

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Facts

November 3, 1971 · 3 h 1 min · G

Released
November 3, 1971
Runtime
3 h 1 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hebrew, Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$83 million
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

Wedding Smashers, That Russian Squat Dance, Brick Joke +9

  • Wedding Smashers
  • That Russian Squat Dance
  • Brick Joke
  • Gossip Evolution
  • Happily Arranged Marriage
  • Literary Allusion Title
  • Movie Bonus Song
  • All Musicals Are Adaptations
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • If I Were a Rich Man
  • Money Song
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall

12 of 141 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Fiddler on the Roof?"

Questions about Fiddler on the Roof

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fiddler on the Roof?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, Fiddler on the Roof streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Fiddler on the Roof worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 67). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (74).

Is Fiddler on the Roof okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Fiddler on the Roof good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Fiddler on the Roof plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Fiddler on the Roof a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$83 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $83 million worldwide, 9.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Fiddler on the Roof use?

Wedding SmashersThat Russian Squat DanceBrick JokeGossip EvolutionHappily Arranged MarriageLiterary Allusion TitleMovie Bonus SongAll Musicals Are AdaptationsActually Pretty FunnyIf I Were a Rich ManMoney SongLeaning on the Fourth Walland 129 more

TV Tropes lists 141 tropes for it, including Wedding Smashers, That Russian Squat Dance, and Brick Joke.