The Man who Loves Hebrew (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1991, The Man who Loves Hebrew is a drama and history film directed by Eli Cohen.
What it’s about. At the beginning of the 20th century, a language war raged in Palestine. The contenders: Yiddish, Russian, French, German, English, and Hebrew, a language barely spoken for 2000 years. This feature film tells the dramatic life story of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda who championed the cause of modern Hebrew.
Who’s in it. The Man who Loves Hebrew stars Kevin Patterson as Dr. Peel, Sinai Peter, Anat Waxman and Gal Zaid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Man who Loves Hebrew sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man who Loves Hebrew page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man who Loves Hebrew tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man who Loves Hebrew (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man who Loves Hebrew change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man who Loves Hebrew worth watching?
- The Man who Loves Hebrew holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man who Loves Hebrew?
- The Man who Loves Hebrew stars Kevin Patterson, Sinai Peter, Anat Waxman, Gal Zaid and Nissim Zohar.
- When was The Man who Loves Hebrew released?
- The Man who Loves Hebrew was released in 1991.