The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

There's a little bit of Duddy Kravitz in everyone.

Directed by Ted Kotcheff

Produced by United Welco, Astral Bellevue Pathé

1974120 min6.1 / 10

A comedic yet thoughtful coming-of-age portrait of an ambitious young man navigating ambition, family loyalty, and social prejudice in 1970s Montreal.

The younger son of a working-class Jewish family in Montreal, Duddy Kravitz yearns to make a name for himself in society. This film chronicles his short and dubious rise to power, as well as his changing relationships with family and friends. Along the way the film explores the themes of anti-semitism and the responsibilities which come with adulthood.

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  • Is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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