
Yentl
In a time when the world of study belonged only to men, there lived a girl who dared to ask..."why?"
Directed by Barbra Streisand
Produced by Ladbroke, United Artists
A spirited musical drama about a young Jewish woman who defies patriarchal constraints to pursue intellectual and spiritual fulfillment, discovering love and self-discovery along the way.
In a time when girls were forbidden to study religious scriptures, a Jewish girl masquerades as a boy to enter religious training and unexpectedly finds love along the way.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Does Yentl end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Yentl violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Yentl easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Yentl sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Yentl scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Yentl, and what each one shares →
Like Yentl
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Yentl
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Yentl, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Yentl, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Yentl, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































