Kippur (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2000, Kippur is a drama and war film directed by Amos Gitai, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. The film takes place in 1973 during the Yom Kippur War in which Egypt and Syria launched attacks in Sinai and the Golan Heights. The story is told from the perspective of Israeli soldiers. We are led by Weinraub and his friend Ruso on a day that begins with quiet city streets, but ends with death, destruction and devastation of both body and mind. Various scenes are awash in the surreal, as Weinraub's head hangs out over a rescue helicopter's open door, watching with tranquil desperation as the earth passes beneath, the overpowering whir of the blades creating a hypnotic state. It is not a traditional blood, guts and glory film. There are no men in battle, only the rescue crew trying to pick up the broken pieces.
Who’s in it. Kippur stars Liron Levo as Weinrub, Tomer Russo as Ruso, Uri Klauzner as Klausner and Yoram Hattab as The Pilot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Kippur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kippur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kippur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kippur (2000)?
- In US, Kippur is available to stream on Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kippur worth watching?
- Kippur holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kippur?
- Kippur stars Liron Levo, Tomer Russo, Uri Klauzner, Yoram Hattab and Guy Amir.
- When was Kippur released?
- Kippur was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.