Hester Street (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1975, Hester Street is a drama and romance film directed by Joan Micklin Silver, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A Russian emigre prides himself on the way he's molded himself into a real Yankee in the USA, though the world he lives in, New York's Lower East Side in the late 19th century, is almost exclusively populated by other Jewish immigrants. When his wife finally arrives in the New World, however, she has a lot of assimilating to do.
Who’s in it. Hester Street stars Steven Keats as Jake, Carol Kane as Gitl, Doris Roberts as Mrs. Kavarsky and Mel Howard as Bernstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Hester Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel and 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 Hester Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hester Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hester Street (1975)?
- In US, Hester Street is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and 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 Hester Street worth watching?
- Hester Street holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hester Street?
- Hester Street stars Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Doris Roberts, Mel Howard and Joanna Merlin.
- When was Hester Street released?
- Hester Street was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.