Yentl (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1983, Yentl is a drama, romance and music film directed by Barbra Streisand, running about 132 minutes. “In a time when the world of study belonged only to men, there lived a girl who dared to ask why?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rebbe Mendel is a single father who teaches the Talmud, a sacred text of Judaism, to the boys of his small Polish town. Behind closed doors, he also instructs his daughter, Yentl, despite the fact that girls are forbidden to study religious scripture. When Yentl's father dies, she still has a strong desire to learn about her faith -- so she disguises herself as a male, enrolls in a religious school, and unexpectedly finds love along the way.
Who’s in it. Yentl stars Barbra Streisand as Yentl, Mandy Patinkin as Avigdor, Amy Irving as Hadass and Nehemiah Persoff as Rebbe Mendel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Yentl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yentl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yentl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yentl (1983)?
- In US, Yentl is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yentl worth watching?
- Yentl holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yentl?
- Yentl stars Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving, Nehemiah Persoff and Steven Hill.
- When was Yentl released?
- Yentl was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.