To Take A Wife(2004)
ולקחת לך אישה
A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear
To Take A Wife Synopsis
The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.
To Take A Wife (2004) is a drama and romance film directed by Ronit Elkabetz, released on June 1, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gilbert Melki and Sulika Kadosh. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Ronit Elkabetz
- Writers:
- Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
- Producers:
- Itai Tamir, Eric Cohen, Jean-Philippe Reza
- Cinematographer:
- Yaron Scharf
- Production:
- Zanagar Films
- Status:
- Released
To Take A Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ronit Elkabetz
as Viviane
Simon Abkarian
as Eliyahoo
Gilbert Melki
as Albert
- Sulika Kadosh
Sulika Kadosh
as Mémé
- Dalia Beger
Dalia Beger
as Dona
- Kobi Regev
Kobi Regev
as Eviatar
- Omer Moshkovitz
Omer Moshkovitz
as Gabrielle
- Yam Eitan
Yam Eitan
as Lior
Valérie Zarrouk
as Yvette
Key crew
Directed by Ronit Elkabetz, written by Ronit Elkabetz and Shlomi Elkabetz, produced by Itai Tamir, Eric Cohen and Jean-Philippe Reza.
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To Take A Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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To Take A Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Take A Wife online?
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To Take A Wife (2004) is available to stream on Chai Flicks. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in To Take A Wife?
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The main cast of To Take A Wife (2004) includes Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gilbert Melki, Sulika Kadosh and Dalia Beger. The film was directed by Ronit Elkabetz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Take A Wife released?
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To Take A Wife was released on June 1, 2004 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is To Take A Wife worth watching?
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To Take A Wife (2004) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.