The Chosen (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1981, The Chosen is a drama film directed by Jeremy Kagan, running about 105 minutes. “One boy. Two worlds. A time to choose.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their two families.
Who’s in it. The Chosen stars Barry Miller as Reuven Malter, Robby Benson as Danny Saunders, Rod Steiger as Reb Saunders and Maximilian Schell as Professor David Malter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Chosen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chosen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chosen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chosen (1981)?
- In US, The Chosen is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chosen worth watching?
- The Chosen holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Chosen?
- The Chosen stars Barry Miller, Robby Benson, Rod Steiger, Maximilian Schell and Hildy Brooks.
- When was The Chosen released?
- The Chosen was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.