Kaddish (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1984, Kaddish is a documentary film directed by Steve Brand, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. From an early age Yossi Klein received a special education. He was prepared for another Holocaust. So were other children in Boro Park, the largest Orthodox survivor community in America, and this candid portrait of a young Jewish activist coming to terms with his father's traumatic history is as bracing as any fiction. Through his writing and activism, Yossi attempts to carry on the legacy of struggle passed on to him. A portrait emerges of a young man whose world view and personal outlook have been principally shaped by an event that took place before he was born.
Who’s in it. Kaddish stars Breindy Klein as Self, Karen Klein as Self, Yossi Klein as Self and Zoltan Klein as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Kaddish sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaddish page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kaddish (1984)?
- In US, Kaddish is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kaddish worth watching?
- Kaddish holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kaddish?
- Kaddish stars Breindy Klein, Karen Klein, Yossi Klein, Zoltan Klein and Steve Brand.
- When was Kaddish released?
- Kaddish was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.