Ushpizin (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2004, Ushpizin is a comedy and drama film directed by Gidi Dar, running about 90 minutes. “An Orthodox Jewish couple's faith is tested after praying to the Lord for a child on the Succoth holiday.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Jerusalem's orthodox neighborhoods, it's Succoth, seven days celebrating life's essentials in a sukkah, a temporary shack of both deprivation and hospitality. A devout couple, Moshe and Mali, married nearly five years and childless, are broke and praying for a miracle...
Who’s in it. Ushpizin stars Shuli Rand as Moshe, Michal Bat-Sheva Rand as Malli Bellanga, Shaul Mizrahi as Eliyahu Scorpio and Ilan Ganani as Yossef.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ushpizin 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 Ushpizin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ushpizin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ushpizin (2004)?
- In US, Ushpizin 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 Ushpizin worth watching?
- Ushpizin holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ushpizin?
- Ushpizin stars Shuli Rand, Michal Bat-Sheva Rand, Shaul Mizrahi and Ilan Ganani.
- When was Ushpizin released?
- Ushpizin was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.