The Unorthodox (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, The Unorthodox is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Eliran Malka, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1983 and Yaakov Cohen, the owner of a Jerusalem printing press, is tired from being pushed around. It seems that he was born on the wrong side, with the wrong family name and in a moment's decision he decides to establish a Sephardic-ultra-Orthodox list that will run to the Jerusalem municipality. He gathers two friends, and together they improvise a campaign - no means, no connections, no money, but with much rage, passion and a sense of justice.
Who’s in it. The Unorthodox stars Shuli Rand, Yakov Cohen, Yoav Levi and Golan Azulai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Unorthodox has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unorthodox page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unorthodox tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unorthodox (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unorthodox change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unorthodox worth watching?
- The Unorthodox holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unorthodox?
- The Unorthodox stars Shuli Rand, Yakov Cohen, Yoav Levi, Golan Azulai and Shifi Aloni.
- When was The Unorthodox released?
- The Unorthodox was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.