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Fiddler on the Roof

1971 · Movie · G · 181 min · ★ 7.8 · 74% critics

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In pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish milkman tries to hold onto tradition as his daughters grow up and fall in love. As antisemitism rises and the community faces danger, he must navigate changing relationships and the tightening pressure on daily life.

Also known as Un violon sur le toit

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Details
Years
1971
Release date
1971-11-03
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
181 min
Critic score
74/100
TMDB rating
7.8/10 (638 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this timeless, music-filled family drama if you want warmth and humor alongside rising danger; Not for you if you dislike musicals or prefer stories without antisemitism themes, and you may also like The Sound of Music.

Pros: heartfelt songs; standout lead performance; joyful community spirit | Cons: heavy antisemitism themes; can drag early second act; long runtime

Themes

  • dreams
  • parent child relationship
  • tradition
  • musical
  • based on play or musical
  • pogrom
  • milkman
  • russian orthodox church
  • judaism
  • tavern
  • constable
  • suitor
  • +5 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 1972
  • Academy AwardBest Original Song Score · 1972
  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 1972
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1972 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Sound · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Song Score · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Norman Jewison