Movies That Represent and Celebrate Jewish Heritage

From books and music to movies and TV, Jewish stories can help demonstrate important character traits like empathy, courage, and perseverance, while making us think, reflect, and even laugh. This list highlights a few of our favorite movies that celebrate Jewish life. From the timeless adventures of Fievel the mouse in An American Tail to moving films such as the powerful Schindler's List, these movies can spark important conversations about lived experiences. Fancy sitting down with a good read instead? Be sure to check out our list of Books with Jewish Characters.

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An American Tail

age 5+

Heartwarming tale of immigrant mouse has some peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1986)
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The Rugrats Movie

age 6+

'90s animated tale has some cartoon violence, peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1998)
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Paper Clips

age 8+

Docu is the best introduction to the Holocaust for tweens.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2004)
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The Prince of Egypt

age 8+

Animated feature tells story of Moses; some violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1998)
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The Ten Commandments

age 9+

Stirring, even if it's as much showbiz as Bible.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1956)
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Where Is Anne Frank

age 9+

Profound animation tackles heavy themes with positivity.

In Theaters (Release Year: 2022)
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Fiddler on the Roof

age 10+

Epic musical story of Jews facing religious persecution.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1971)
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Yentl

age 12+

Romantic folk tale retold with music and classic Streisand.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1983)
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An American Pickle

age 13+

Rogen's double performance saves low-key comedy.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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Avalon

age 13+

Character-driven Jewish family drama tackles mature themes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1990)
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Crossing Delancey

age 13+

Delightful '80s romcom has some profanity, sexuality.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1988)
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Keeping the Faith

age 13+

Romantic triangle with interfaith angle; language, drinking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2000)
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Life Is Beautiful

age 13+

Wrenching Holocaust fable with bittersweet humor.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1998)
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Brighton Beach Memoirs

age 13+

Poignant portrayal of puberty has sexual content, profanity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1986)
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The Producers (1968)

age 13+

Slapstick musical has stereotypes, mature content.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1968)
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Tango Shalom

age 13+

Comedy explores different faiths; drinking, drug reference.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

age 13+

Book-based coming-of-age tale has language, crude humor.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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School Ties

age 12+

Stirring teen movie has adult themes, antisemitic bullying.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1992)
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iMordecai

age 14+

Warm family comedy highlights resilience; smoking, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch

age 15+

Comedy about Orthodox Jewish man; cursing, sex, drugs.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)