Live and Become (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2005, Live and Become is a drama film directed by Radu Mihăileanu, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1980 the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.
Who’s in it. Live and Become stars Moshe Abebe as Schlomo (teenager), Moshe Agazai as Schlomo (child), Sirak M. Sabahat as Schlomo (adult) and Roni Hadar as Sara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Live and Become has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Live and Become page.
If you liked it. Fans of Live and Become tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Live and Become (2005)?
- In US, Live and Become is available to stream on Chai Flicks. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Live and Become worth watching?
- Live and Become holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Live and Become?
- Live and Become stars Moshe Abebe, Moshe Agazai, Sirak M. Sabahat, Roni Hadar and Yaël Abecassis.
- When was Live and Become released?
- Live and Become was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.