Fiddler on the Roof (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1971, Fiddler on the Roof is a drama and romance film directed by Norman Jewison, running about 179 minutes. “To Life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small Jewish community in a pre-Revolutionary Russian village, a poor milkman, determined to find good husbands for his five daughters, consults the traditional matchmaker – and also has words with God.
Who’s in it. Fiddler on the Roof stars Norma Crane as Golde, Chaim Topol as Tevye, Leonard Frey as Motel and Molly Picon as Yente, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Fiddler on the Roof has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $83.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Fiddler on the Roof page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fiddler on the Roof tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fiddler on the Roof (1971)?
- In US, Fiddler on the Roof is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Fiddler on the Roof worth watching?
- Fiddler on the Roof holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fiddler on the Roof?
- Fiddler on the Roof stars Norma Crane, Chaim Topol, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon and Paul Mann.
- When was Fiddler on the Roof released?
- Fiddler on the Roof was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 179 minutes.