Between the Temples

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Between the Temples

R

2024

1h 51m

Comedy

Drama

Documentary

Romance

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In BETWEEN THE TEMPLES, Ben (Jason Schwartzman) is a forty-something cantor losing his voice and possibly his faith. Struggling to meet the expectations of his rabbi, congregation, and not one but two Jewish mothers (Caroline Aaron and Dolly De Leon), Ben finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as an adult bat mitzvah student. This warm and anxious comedy from prolific writer/director Nathan Silver explores the complexities of belief, connection, and what it means to be a real mensch.

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Critics Consensus

Immeasurably elevated by the chemistry between Carol Kane and Jason Schwartzman, Between the Temples uses engrossing, character-driven dramedy to explore deeply relatable aspects of the human experience.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

09/03/2024

3/4

Between the Temples is often funny, sometimes uncomfortable to watch, and, despite its flaws, quite moving.

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

08/30/2024

4/4

Singing in its own key, there might not be a more authentic and purely entertaining film this year.

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Mark Asch

The Atlantic

08/30/2024

Director Nathan Silver’s hopeful film demonstrates the adaptability of tradition, and the possibility of reconciliation and continuity across the generations.

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Christie Cronan

Common Sense Media

Nov 4

2/5

The film isn't terrible, but it ultimately comes off as dysfunctionally chaotic rather than emotionally intelligent.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

01/19/2025

If you thought Nobody Wants This was the raciest religion-infused rom-com of 2024 or Nicole Kidman had cornered the cougar market, just wait until you see Nathan Silver’s provocative tale that’s more Harold and Maude than Family Affair’s Brooke and Chris.

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Michael Nordine

Movie Brief

01/17/2025

3/4

It might not be kosher, but it is hilariously uncomfortable.

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Karen G

12/18/2024

Off beat and delightful

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Marla

09/22/2024

Shameful, quite possibly the worst movie I ever saw. Do not waste your time & money. How could they have ever made such a horrible movie. Not 1 positive comment to make.

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Olivia W

09/21/2024

thoroughly enjoyed this original entertaining film. Saw it twice.

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Fran

09/21/2024

One of the worst movies I have ever ever seen! It was very disjointed, took a while before I realized what was going on. It started with the candle, wearing his totally, and running through the street, which is a total disrespect, and never would happen in real life. Horrible horrible, horrible movie. If I could get a refund for the four of us I would. I would never recommend it to anyone.

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Melanie

09/16/2024

Awful story.-not believable-cringe worthy None of the characters except the rabbi were realistic or likeable Good soundtrack

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uncledonnienyc

09/15/2024

Unwatchable .. a waste of time

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In BETWEEN THE TEMPLES, Ben (Jason Schwartzman) is a forty-something cantor losing his voice and possibly his faith. Struggling to meet the expectations of his rabbi, congregation, and not one but two Jewish mothers (Caroline Aaron and Dolly De Leon), Ben finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as an adult bat mitzvah student. This warm and anxious comedy from prolific writer/director Nathan Silver explores the complexities of belief, connection, and what it means to be a real mensch.

Director: Nathan Silver
Producer: Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Nate Kamiya, Adam Kersh, Taylor Hess
Screenwriter: C. Mason Wells
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Ley Line Entertainment, Fusion Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 23, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 24, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 1h 51m