Minyan
“Wherever ten men gather in prayer, there the divine presence resides.”
Synopsis
In a rapidly changing New York of the 1980s, a Russian Jewish teenager wrestles with his identity, faith, and sexuality, all of which seem irreconcilable until he befriends two closeted men in his grandfather's senior housing complex.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-09
Top Cast
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Samuel H. Levine
David
Ron Rifkin
Josef
Christopher McCann
Herschel
Richard Topol
Zalman
Mark Margolis
Itzik
Brooke Bloom
Rachel
Alex Hurt
Bruno
Carson Meyer
Alicia
Zane Pais
Nathan
Eleanor Reissa
Mrs. Greenberg
Gera Sandler
Simon
Michael Broadhurst
Driver 1
Lawrence Jansen
Itzik's Son
Chris Perfetti
Eric
Chinaza Uche
Teacher
Zuzanna Szadkowski
Rivka
Lili Rosen
Principal Rabbi
Jonathan Raviv
Junior Rabbi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 407 DaysBerlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 29, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Steel
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Steel, David Bezmozgis, Daniel Pearle
- Original Score
- David Krakauer, Kathleen Tagg
- Original Title
- Minyan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish, Russian, Hebrew, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Visit Films, Easy There Tiger Productions, AgX, Caiola Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Steel
Eric Steel, David Bezmozgis, Daniel Pearle
David Krakauer, Kathleen Tagg
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Ray Hubley
Johnny Holland, Eric Steel, Luca Borghese, Ben Howe, Luigi Caiola
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Steel
Writer
Eric Steel
Producer
Eric Steel
Director
Daniel Pearle
Writer
Luca Borghese
Producer
Ben Howe
Producer
Luigi Caiola
Producer
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Director of Photography
Lucio Seixas
Production Design
Ray Hubley
Editor
Annie Simon
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minyan
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What is Minyan about?
In a rapidly changing New York of the 1980s, a Russian Jewish teenager wrestles with his identity, faith, and sexuality, all of which seem irreconcilable until he befriends two closeted men in his grandfather's senior housing complex.
Who directed Minyan?
Minyan was directed by Eric Steel.
Who stars in Minyan?
The principal cast of Minyan includes Samuel H. Levine, Ron Rifkin, Christopher McCann, Richard Topol, Mark Margolis.
When was Minyan released and how long is it?
Minyan was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Minyan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Minyan was composed by David Krakauer, Kathleen Tagg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Minyan?
Minyan holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).