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Minyan

2020Movie1 h 59 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about growing up and history, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Wherever ten men gather in prayer, there the divine presence resides.

In a rapidly changing New York of the 1980s, a Russian Jewish teenager wrestles with his identity, faith, and sexuality, all of which seem irreconcilable until he befriends two closeted men in his grandfather's senior housing complex.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age
  • 1980s New York
  • Russian Jewish Community
  • Identity & Faith
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Melancholic
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Slow-Burn Drama

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Directed by
Eric Steel

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Facts

August 28, 2020 · 1 h 59 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
August 28, 2020
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Yiddish, Russian, Hebrew, German
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Minyan?"

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Where can I stream Minyan?

In the United States, Minyan streams on Chai Flicks, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Minyan worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is Minyan plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Minyan good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.