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In this poignant musical drama, a courageous young Ashkenazi Jewish woman defies convention by disguising herself as a man to pursue an education in Talmudic law, navigating the complexities of identity and culture against the backdrop of Poland's traditional society.

In this poignant musical drama, a courageous young Ashkenazi Jewish woman defies convention by disguising herself as a man to pursue an education in Talmudic law, navigating the complexities of identity and culture against the backdrop of Poland's traditional society.

Does Yentl have end credit scenes?

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Yentl does have end credit scenes. Stay until the very end!

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Ratings and Reviews for Yentl

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Metacritic

68

Metascore

7.6

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Awards & Nominations for Yentl

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The 56th Academy Awards 1984

Amy Irving
Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Amy Irving
Nomination

Art Direction

Win

Music (Original Song Score or Adaptation Score)

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Music (Original Song)

41st Golden Globe Awards 1984

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Best Motion Picture – Drama

Mandy Patinkin
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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical

Mandy Patinkin
Barbra Streisand
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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical

Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand
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Best Director

Barbra Streisand
Alan Ritchson
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Best Original Score

Alan Ritchson
Nomination

Best Original Song

Michel Legrand

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Yentl (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Movie Themes and Keywords

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