Official movie poster for Footnote (2011), a comedy film

Footnote(2011)

הערת שוליים

Pride, envy, vanity… How far would you go for recognition?

6.9(80)1h 42m2011-05-25
Comedy

Footnote Synopsis

Jerusalem, Israel. Professors Eliezer and Uriel Shkolnik, father and son, have dedicated their lives to the study of the Jewish scriptures. Eliezer is a stubborn and methodical scholar who has never been recognized for his work; Uriel is a rising star, someone admired and praised by his colleagues. The fragile balance that has kept their personal relationship almost intact is broken in an unexpected way by a simple phone call.

Footnote (2011) is a comedy film directed by Joseph Cedar, released on May 25, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Shlomo Bar-Aba, Lior Ashkenazi, Aliza Rosen and Alma Zak. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 80 ratings.

Director:
Joseph Cedar
Writers:
Joseph Cedar
Producers:
David Mandil, Moshe Edery, Leon Edery
Cinematographer:
Yaron Scharf
Composer:
Amit Poznansky
Production:
United King Films, Movie Plus Productions
Status:
Released

Footnote (2011) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Footnote before you stream it.

Footnote Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 80 ratings.

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6/10

<em>'Footnote'</em> didn't really do it for me. The slow start was hindering early on, specifically that very first scene where we just linger on Eliezer and Uriel; I get why, it just didn't work in getting me hooked. I found the characters kinda unlikeable too; by design but still. I don't need to like characters, but if they aren't the most watchable in that department then they need to be interesting - the main…

Reviewed on July 21, 2025

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Footnote – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Footnote online?

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Footnote (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Footnote?

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The main cast of Footnote (2011) includes Shlomo Bar-Aba, Lior Ashkenazi, Aliza Rosen, Alma Zak and Micah Lewensohn. The film was directed by Joseph Cedar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Footnote released?

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Footnote was released on May 25, 2011 and runs for 1h 42m.

Is Footnote worth watching?

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Footnote (2011) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Footnote?

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Yes. The official Footnote trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.