Movie · Drama

Set in the Brooklyn of the 1940s, the story elucidates the friendship between two young Jews of differing factions. Daniel is Hassidic, while Reuven is a Zionist; though separated ideologically, the boys find a common bond through their love of the neighborhood games of stickball.

1981 · 1h 47m
Director Jeremy Kagan

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The Chosen

Drama

Set in the Brooklyn of the 1940s, the story elucidates the friendship between two young Jews of differing factions. Daniel is Hassidic, while Reuven is a Zionist; though separated ideologically, the boys find a common bond through their love of the neighborhood games of stickball.

COMMON SENSE

Poignant coming-of-age adaptation centers Jewish experience.

TOMATOMETER
Average 6.5
Reviews 13
Fresh 10
Rotten 3

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Studio
Cinedigm
Released
1981
Run Time
1 hr 47 min
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United States

Languages

Original Audio
English