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Itzhak

2017·Movie
1h 22min
67
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, show business, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
Intimate Music DocumentaryCelebration of Classical ArtistryInspirational BiographyCinéma Vérité StyleWholesome & HeartwarmingEducational for Music LoversLegacy of Itzhak PerlmanBehind the Scenes of Performance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Itzhak legally?

Itzhak is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, OVID, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Itzhak worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Itzhak?

1 h 22 min

Itzhak runs 1 h 22 min.

Is Itzhak based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Itzhak?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Itzhak much the same way.

What language is Itzhak in?

EnglishHebrew

It was made in English, with some Hebrew. Produced in Israel, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Itzhak?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Itzhak in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.