The Therapy (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2021, The Therapy is a documentary film directed by Zvi Landsman, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Lev, a 54-year-old divorced Orthodox Jew, attends conversion therapy hoping to be remarried to a woman. He attends one-on-one therapy sessions and group therapy, trying to diminish his unwanted same-sex attractions. At the same time, Ben, a 23-year-old social work student, seven years into conversion therapy, starts having doubts. In the Jewish Orthodox world, where he grew up, he was taught homosexuality is a fault that one can “cure”, but when he went to university, he was surprised to discover conversion therapy is considered harmful and dangerous. Ben sets out on a research to discover the truth about conversion therapy, and learns that the way out is harder and more winding than he thought.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Therapy 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 Therapy page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Therapy (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Therapy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Therapy worth watching?
- The Therapy holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Therapy released?
- The Therapy was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.