Yentl
“In a time when the world of study belonged only to men, there lived a girl who dared to ask..."why?"”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Yentl (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-26
Top Cast
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Barbra Streisand
Yentl
Mandy Patinkin
Avigdor
Amy Irving
Hadass
Nehemiah Persoff
Rebbe Mendel
Steven Hill
Reb Alter Vishkower
Allan Corduner
Shimmele
Ruth Goring
Esther Rachel
David de Keyser
Rabbi Zalman
Bernard Spear
Tailor
Doreen Mantle
Mrs. Shaemen
Lynda Baron
Peshe
Jack Lynn
Bookseller
Anna Tzelniker
Mrs. Kovner
Miriam Margolyes
Sarah
Mary Henry
Mrs. Jacobs
Robbie Barnett
Tailor's Assistant
Ian Sears
David
Frank Baker
Village Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
November 18, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.53x
+$18.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbra Streisand
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbra Streisand, Jack Rosenthal
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Yentl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.4M
- Production Studios
- Ladbroke, United Artists, Barwood Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand, Jack Rosenthal, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman
Michel Legrand
David Watkin
Terry Rawlings
Larry DeWaay, Rusty Lemorande, Barbra Streisand
Department Leadership Roster
Barbra Streisand
Director
Barbra Streisand
Screenplay
Jack Rosenthal
Screenplay
Rusty Lemorande
Producer
Barbra Streisand
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Terry Rawlings
Editor
Roy Walker
Production Design
Leslie Tomkins
Production Design
Judy Moorcroft
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yentl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yentl 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 directed Yentl?
Yentl was directed by Barbra Streisand.
Who stars in Yentl?
The principal cast of Yentl includes Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving, Nehemiah Persoff, Steven Hill.
When was Yentl released and how long is it?
Yentl was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Yentl?
Yentl had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $30.4M at the worldwide box office (2.53 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Yentl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yentl was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yentl?
Yentl holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).