The Dybbuk (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1937, The Dybbuk is a fantasy, drama and music film directed by Michał Waszyński, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. In a Polish shtetl, two young men who have grown up together betrothe their unborn children, ignoring the advice of a mysterious traveler not to pledge the lives of future generations. Soon after, one of them dies, and the wife of the other dies in childbirth. The children grow up in different towns, without ever knowing of the betrothal, but the power of the vow leads them to meet each other when they are marriageable. The young woman, Leah, is promised to another man, but Channon, the son of the father who died, is a practitioner of mysticism, and seeks to win his bride through sorcery.
Who’s in it. The Dybbuk stars Avrom Morewski as Rabbi Ezeriel ben Hodos (as Abram Morewski), Ajzyk Samberg as Meszulach - the messenger, Mojzesz Lipman as Sender Brynicer ben Henie and Lili Liliana as Lea - Sender's daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Dybbuk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dybbuk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dybbuk tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dybbuk (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dybbuk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dybbuk worth watching?
- The Dybbuk holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dybbuk?
- The Dybbuk stars Avrom Morewski, Ajzyk Samberg, Mojzesz Lipman, Lili Liliana and Leon Liebgold.
- When was The Dybbuk released?
- The Dybbuk was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.