The Chosen(1981)
One boy. Two worlds. A time to choose.
The Chosen Synopsis
In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their families.
The Chosen (1981) is a drama film directed by Jeremy Kagan, released on August 20, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Barry Miller, Robby Benson, Maximilian Schell and Rod Steiger. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeremy Kagan
- Writers:
- Edwin Gordon, Chaim Potok
- Producers:
- Ely A. Landau, Edie Landau
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur J. Ornitz
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Chosen Film Company
- Status:
- Released
The Chosen (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Chosen before you stream it.
The Chosen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barry Miller
as Reuven Malter
Robby Benson
as Danny Saunders
Maximilian Schell
as Professor David Malter
Rod Steiger
as Reb Saunders
Hildy Brooks
as Mrs. Saunders
- Kaethe Fine
Kaethe Fine
as Shaindel Saunders
Ron Rifkin
as Baseball Coach
Robert John Burke
as Levi Saunders
Lonny Price
as Davey
Evan Handler
as Sidney Goldberg
Douglas Warhit
as Sam
- Jeffrey Marcus
Jeffrey Marcus
as Schwartzi
Key crew
Directed by Jeremy Kagan, written by Edwin Gordon and Chaim Potok, produced by Ely A. Landau and Edie Landau.
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The Chosen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Chosen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chosen online?
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The Chosen (1981) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Chosen?
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The main cast of The Chosen (1981) includes Barry Miller, Robby Benson, Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger and Hildy Brooks. The film was directed by Jeremy Kagan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chosen released?
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The Chosen was released on August 20, 1981 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Chosen worth watching?
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The Chosen (1981) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Chosen?
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Yes. The official The Chosen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.