Footnote (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2011, Footnote is a comedy film directed by Joseph Cedar, running about 102 minutes. “Pride, envy, vanity… How far would you go for recognition?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jerusalem, Israel. Professors Eliezer and Uriel Shkolnik, father and son, have dedicated their lives to the study of the Jewish scriptures. Eliezer is a stubborn and methodical scholar who has never been recognized for his work; Uriel is a rising star, someone admired and praised by his colleagues. The fragile balance that has kept their personal relationship almost intact is broken in an unexpected way by a simple phone call.
Who’s in it. Footnote stars Shlomo Bar-Aba as Eliezer, Lior Ashkenazi as Uriel, Aliza Rosen as Yehudit and Alma Zak as Dikla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Footnote has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Footnote page.
If you liked it. Fans of Footnote tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Footnote (2011)?
- In US, Footnote is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Footnote worth watching?
- Footnote holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Footnote?
- Footnote stars Shlomo Bar-Aba, Lior Ashkenazi, Aliza Rosen, Alma Zak and Micah Lewensohn.
- When was Footnote released?
- Footnote was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.