Itzhak (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2018, Itzhak is a documentary film directed by Alison Chernick, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. From Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to…Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life. Director Alison Chernick’s (The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint) new documentary provides an intimate, cinéma vérité look at the remarkable life and career of this musician, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist. Features new interviews with the world-renowned violinist, his family, friends and colleagues including Billy Joel, Alan Alda, pianist Martha Argerich and cellist Mischa Maisky.
Who’s in it. Itzhak stars Itzhak Perlman as Himself, Toby Perlman, Alan Alda as Self and Billy Joel as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Itzhak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $606.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Itzhak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Itzhak tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Itzhak (2018)?
- In US, Itzhak is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Itzhak worth watching?
- Itzhak holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Itzhak?
- Itzhak stars Itzhak Perlman, Toby Perlman, Alan Alda and Billy Joel.