Esther Kahn (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Esther Kahn is a drama and romance film directed by Arnaud Desplechin, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. A Jewish girl in 19th century London dreams of becoming a stage actress.
Who’s in it. Esther Kahn stars Summer Phoenix as Esther Kahn, Ian Holm as Nathan Quellen, Fabrice Desplechin as Philippe Haygard and Akbar Kurtha as Samuel Kahn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Esther Kahn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Esther Kahn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Esther Kahn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Esther Kahn (2000)?
- In GB, Esther Kahn is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Esther Kahn worth watching?
- Esther Kahn holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Esther Kahn?
- Esther Kahn stars Summer Phoenix, Ian Holm, Fabrice Desplechin, Akbar Kurtha and Frances Barber.
- When was Esther Kahn released?
- Esther Kahn was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.