Minyan (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2020, Minyan is a drama film directed by Eric Steel, running about 119 minutes. “Wherever ten men gather in prayer, there the divine presence resides.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a rapidly changing New York of the 1980s, a Russian Jewish teenager wrestles with his identity, faith, and sexuality, all of which seem irreconcilable until he befriends two closeted men in his grandfather's senior housing complex.
Who’s in it. Minyan stars Samuel H. Levine as David, Ron Rifkin as Josef, Christopher McCann as Herschel and Mark Margolis as Itzik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Minyan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Minyan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Minyan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Minyan (2020)?
- In US, Minyan is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Minyan worth watching?
- Minyan holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Minyan?
- Minyan stars Samuel H. Levine, Ron Rifkin, Christopher McCann, Mark Margolis and Richard Topol.
- When was Minyan released?
- Minyan was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.