Fiddler on the Roof
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1971 • 181 min • Drama · Romance
Synopsis
In a pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish milkman struggles with the challenges of a changing world as his daughters fall in love and antisemitism grows.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 77 Audience · 657 · 49%
In pre-revolutionary Russia, a Jewish milkman named Tevye struggles to uphold his family's traditions amidst changing times and growing antisemitism. As his three eldest daughters choose their own paths in love, Tevye grapples with his faith and the challenges of a world in flux.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Depiction of religious persecution
- Families forced to leave their homes
What it models well
- The importance of family bonds
- Adapting to change while holding to values
- The strength of community and faith
- Courage in the face of adversity
Talk about it after
- Understanding historical antisemitism
- The meaning of tradition and personal choice
- Love and marriage across different cultures
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Top billed cast
Director: Norman Jewison • Crew: Joseph Stein
Trailers & clips
Fiddler on the Roof (1971) "Will Rogers" Teaser
Fiddler on the Roof (1971) "Reserve Your Seat" Teaser
Fiddler on the Roof (1971) Re-Release Trailer
Fiddler on the Roof (1971) Trailer
Fiddler On The Roof - Trailer
Fiddler on the Roof 1979 re-release TV trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTopol ("Tevye") is superb in this telling of a tale of an agrarian Jewish father in late 19th century Russia who has three daughters. The basic premiss is that he has to arrange suitable "matches" for them. With the aid of some classic numbers like "Matchmaker" & "If I was I Rich Man" we share his experiences and adventures as he attempts, with varying degrees of success, to find suitable husbands for his girls. S...
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.7/10 (657)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Box office
- $83,304,330
- IMDb
- tt0067093