The Real Shlemiel (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1995, The Real Shlemiel is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Albert Hanan Kaminski, running about 76 minutes. “In a village of fools, he's a hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When God distributed wiseness and foolishness through a newly created world, one of the cherubs accidentally dropped all the foolishness on a tiny village called Chelm. So everyone in the village is very dumb. Recently orphaned boy Aaron and his friendly goat Zlateh live there with Aaron's uncle Shlemiel. When an evil sorcerer and his monster attack the village, Aaron and Zlateh have to defend it themselves.
Who’s in it. The Real Shlemiel stars Fyvush Finkel as Narrator (voice), Tommy J. Michaels as Aaron (voice) (as Tommy Michaels), Ronn Carroll as Uncle Shlemiel (voice) and Tovah Feldshuh as Zlateh the Goat / Aunt Sarah / The Matchmaker (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Real Shlemiel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Real Shlemiel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Real Shlemiel tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Real Shlemiel (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Real Shlemiel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Real Shlemiel worth watching?
- The Real Shlemiel holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Real Shlemiel?
- The Real Shlemiel stars Fyvush Finkel, Tommy J. Michaels, Ronn Carroll, Tovah Feldshuh and Stephen D. Newman.
- When was The Real Shlemiel released?
- The Real Shlemiel was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.