Orthodox (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2015, Orthodox is a drama and crime film directed by David Leon, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Orthodox tells the story of Benjamin, an Orthodox Jewish man who alienated himself from his community by becoming a boxer. When his life took a wrong turn he ended up in prison, losing his wife and children in the process. Now he is out and desperate to reintegrate, he finds that acceptance harder than he ever imagined. He turns back to his old boxing coach thinking there he has an ally, but a truth about the past emerges which leaves him even more isolated than he once thought. Benjamin must make a choice which will effect not just his own future but the life of a young Jewish boy whose life he can relate to. He is determined not to allow history to repeat itself.
Who’s in it. Orthodox stars Stephen Graham as Benjamin, Christopher Fairbank as Goldberg, Michael Smiley as Shannon and Rebecca Callard as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Orthodox has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, ShortsTV Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orthodox page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orthodox tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orthodox (2015)?
- In US, Orthodox is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and ShortsTV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orthodox worth watching?
- Orthodox holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orthodox?
- Orthodox stars Stephen Graham, Christopher Fairbank, Michael Smiley, Rebecca Callard and Sidney Kean.
- When was Orthodox released?
- Orthodox was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.