Menashe (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, Menashe is a drama film directed by Joshua Z Weinstein, running about 82 minutes. “There's nothing orthodox about him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Within Brooklyn’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community, a widower battles for custody of his son.
Who’s in it. Menashe stars Menashe Lustig as Menashe, Ruben Niborski, Yoel Weisshaus and Meyer Schwartz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Menashe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Menashe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Menashe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Menashe (2017)?
- In US, Menashe is available to 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 Menashe worth watching?
- Menashe holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Menashe?
- Menashe stars Menashe Lustig, Ruben Niborski, Yoel Weisshaus, Meyer Schwartz and Yoel Falkowitz.
- When was Menashe released?
- Menashe was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.