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Longing (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2018, Longing is a notable film directed by Savi Gabizon, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Ariel, a well-off, childless man, gets a phone call from his college girlfriend. She needs to tell him a couple of very surprising things: first, when they broke up twenty years ago, she was pregnant and went on to have a lovely boy. The second thing will make Ariel explore the hidden aspects of parenthood and change his life forever.

Who’s in it. Longing stars Shai Avivi as Ariel Bloch, Assi Levy as Ronit Hilou, Neta Riskin as Yael and Yoram Toledano as Gideon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Longing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Longing page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Longing (2018)?
In US, Longing is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Longing worth watching?
Longing holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Longing?
Longing stars Shai Avivi, Assi Levy, Neta Riskin, Yoram Toledano and Ori Laizerouvich.
When was Longing released?
Longing was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.