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Disobedience (2018)

“Love is an act of defiance”

6.9/10 · 1,306 votes 1h 54m r RomanceDrama

#114 of 328 films from 2018 #591 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Sebastián Lelio · Written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Sebastián Lelio, Naomi Alderman

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Overview

New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

Cast

Rachel Weiszas Ronit Krushka
Rachel McAdamsas Esti Kuperman
Alessandro Nivolaas Dovid Kuperman
Allan Corduneras Moshe Hartog
Anton Lesseras Rav Krushka
Nicholas Woodesonas Rabbi Goldfarb
David Fleeshmanas Yosef Kirschbaum
Steve Furstas Dr. Gideon Rigler
Trevor Allan Daviesas Tattooed Man
Sophia Brownas Photographic Studio Assistant
Anthony Dowdingas Man in Bar
Bernice Stegersas Fruma Hartog
Clara Francisas Hinda
Lia Cohenas Rina

Facts

Release dateApril 24, 2018
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) — about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$8,000,000 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt6108178

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Questions

How long is Disobedience?
Disobedience runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Disobedience worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,306 votes, which places it #114 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 66%) and #591 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Disobedience?
Disobedience was directed by Sebastián Lelio. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Fantastic Woman (2017), The Wonder (2022).
Who stars in Disobedience?
Rachel Weisz as Ronit Krushka; Rachel McAdams as Esti Kuperman; Alessandro Nivola as Dovid Kuperman; Allan Corduner as Moshe Hartog; Anton Lesser as Rav Krushka; Nicholas Woodeson as Rabbi Goldfarb.
What is Disobedience rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Disobedience?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14343.

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