Bethlehem (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Bethlehem is a thriller and drama film directed by Yuval Adler, running about 99 minutes. “When you are playing both sides, who do you trust?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Bethlehem tells the story of the unlikely bond between Razi, an Israeli secret service officer, and his Palestinian informant Sanfur, the younger brother of a senior Palestinian militant. Razi recruited Sanfur when he was just 15, and developed a very close, almost fatherly relationship to him. Now 17, Sanfur tries to navigate between Razi’s demands and his loyalty to his brother, living a double life and lying to both men. Co-written by director Yuval Adler and Ali Waked—an Arab journalist who spent years in the West Bank—Bethlehem gives an unparalleled, moving and authentic portrait of the complex reality behind the news.

Who’s in it. Bethlehem stars Yossi Eini as Levy, Tsahi Halevi as Razi, George Iskander as Nasser and Tarik Kopty as Abu Ibrahim, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bethlehem has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Bethlehem tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.