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Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem

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2014 | 115 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The trial story of Viviane Amsalem's five year fight to obtain her divorce in front of the only legal authority competent for divorce cases in Israel, the Rabbinical Court.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Shlomi Elkabetz, Ronit Elkabetz

  • Ronit ElkabetzViviane Amsalem
  • Simon AbkarianElisha
  • Sasson GabaiSimeon Amsalem
  • Menashe NoyCarmel
  • Eli GorensteinJudge (rabbi)
  • Gabi AmraniHaim
  • Dalia BegerDonna Aboukassis
  • Albert IluzEmil Amzalg
  • Ruby Porat ShovalRachel Amzalg
  • Evelin HagoelEvelin Ben Shoshan