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Yentl

PG19832h 12mBarbra Streisand
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 69% · Metacritic 68
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"In a time when the world of study belonged only to men, there lived a girl who dared to ask..."why?""

In a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures, a Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training and unexpectedly finds love along the way.

MusicDramaRomance
MusicalStudiesJudaismDisguiseUnhappinessBoys' SchoolWoman DirectorJewishYeshiva

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Frequently asked questions

What is Yentl (1983) about?

In a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures, a Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training and unexpectedly finds love along the way.

Who stars in Yentl?

Yentl stars Barbra Streisand (Yentl), Mandy Patinkin (Avigdor), Amy Irving (Hadass), Nehemiah Persoff (Rebbe Mendel), Steven Hill (Reb Alter Vishkower). The film was directed by Barbra Streisand.

How long is Yentl?

Yentl has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Is Yentl worth watching?

Yentl holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 69. Fans of Music, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Yentl?

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