The Devil's Arithmetic
“She saw the truth with her own eyes.”
Synopsis
An American-born Jewish adolescent, Hannah Stern, is uninterested in the culture, faith and customs of her relatives. However, she begins to revaluate her heritage when she has a supernatural experience that transports her back to a Nazi death camp in 1941. There she meets a young girl named Rivkah, a fellow captive in the camp. As Rivkah and Hannah struggle to survive in the face of daily atrocities, they form an unbreakable bond.
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The Devil's Arithmetic Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-11
Top Cast
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Kirsten Dunst
Hannah Stern
Brittany Murphy
Rivkah
Paul Freeman
Rabbi
Mimi Rogers
Leonore Stern
Louise Fletcher
Aunt Eva
Leonardas Pobedonoscevas
Isaac
Mantas Vaitiekūnas
Vossel
Lilo Baur
Mina
Nitzan Sharron
Ariel
Shelly Skandrani
Leah
Daniel Brocklebank
Shmuel
Kirsty McFarland
Yetta
Rachel Roddy
Esther
Ieva Jackeviciute
Miriam
Philip Rham
Commandant Krieger
Daniel Rasch
Officer Steinbach
Polina Soloveicik
Sarah
Stewart Bick
Burton Stern
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donna Deitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert J. Avrech, Jane Yolen
- Original Score
- Frédéric Talgorn
- Original Title
- The Devil's Arithmetic
- Country of Origin
- Lithuania, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Lithuanian Film Studio, Punch Productions, Millbrook Farm Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donna Deitch
Robert J. Avrech, Jane Yolen
Frédéric Talgorn
Jacek Laskus
Robin Katz
Murray Schisgal, Lee Gottsegen, Chris Ciaffa, Jay Cohen, Mimi Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Donna Deitch
Director
Robert J. Avrech
Writer
Jacek Laskus
Director of Photography
Alex Kavanagh
Costume Design
Daiva Petrulytė
Costume Design
Giedrius Nagys
Stunt Coordinator
Robin Katz
Editor
Murray Schisgal
Producer
Lee Gottsegen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil's Arithmetic
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What is The Devil's Arithmetic about?
An American-born Jewish adolescent, Hannah Stern, is uninterested in the culture, faith and customs of her relatives. However, she begins to revaluate her heritage when she has a supernatural experience that transports her back to a Nazi death camp in 1941. There she meets a young girl named Rivkah, a fellow captive in the camp. As Rivkah and Hannah struggle to survive in the face of daily atrocities, they form an unbreakable bond.
Who directed The Devil's Arithmetic?
The Devil's Arithmetic was directed by Donna Deitch.
Who stars in The Devil's Arithmetic?
The principal cast of The Devil's Arithmetic includes Kirsten Dunst, Brittany Murphy, Paul Freeman, Mimi Rogers, Louise Fletcher.
When was The Devil's Arithmetic released and how long is it?
The Devil's Arithmetic was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil's Arithmetic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil's Arithmetic was composed by Frédéric Talgorn.
Is The Devil's Arithmetic based on a book or true story?
The Devil's Arithmetic is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Yolen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil's Arithmetic?
The Devil's Arithmetic holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).