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- The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (2018) is an adaptation of a Swiss film that follows a nice Orthodox man as he attempts to find love and falls for a girl his mother would never approve of.
- An American Pickle (2020) stars Seth Rogan as both Ben and Herschel Greenbaum in a cross-generation tale of family, love, and tradition.
- Eight Crazy Nights (2002) is an animated movie actually inspired by Adam Sandler's "The Chanukkah Song." Fun fact: this movie was Sandler's first foray into voice acting.
- Meet The Fockers (2004) is a classic comedy starring Ben Stiller as Greg Focker. Greg introduces his fiancé's family (The Byrnes) to his parents, and yup, humor ensues.
Oct 29, 2023 · That's why we've rounded up the best movies to watch during Hanukkah. Our list includes a range of films just right for all eight nights of Hanukkah, for viewers of all ages.
- Alesandra Dubin
- Freelance Writer
- Sarah Gottlieb
- Schindler's List’ (1993) Named by iconic director Steven Spielberg as the film he’s most proud of, “Schindler’s List” is a viewing to save for the end of your Hanukkah celebrations, when the festive atmosphere is dying down and you want to reflect on the more serious themes behind your Jewish heritage and values.
- Call Me By Your Name’ (2017) Although a little less closely related to Hanukkah than other films on the list, “Call Me By Your Name” is nevertheless one of the best coming-of-age films to come out in recent years and has notable Jewish elements.
- The Hebrew Hammer’ (2003) If you’ve ever thought the hero the Jewish people need wears a black fedora and a pimped-out gold Star of David necklace, uses gadgets like a “dreidel of doom,” and always comes prepared with an ample supply of Yiddish insults, The Hebrew Hammer is the champion you’ve been waiting for.
- An American Tail’ (1986) Like many descendants of Jewish immigrants who came to the U.S. during World War II, one of my main connections to my heritage is through my Eastern European roots.
- An American Tail (1986) This sweet animated classic opens on the first night of Hanukkah, when Fievel's father gifts him his signature blue hat. The sweet young mouse is eventually separated from his family, who are fleeing cats (an allegory for pogroms) in Russia for a happier, safer new life in America.
- Fiddler on the Roof (1971) This beloved musical honors the unique Jewish struggle to preserve and celebrate their identity and escape persecution.
- Call Me By Your Name (2017) You probably associate Call Me By Your Name more with peaches than, say, potato latkes, but the film features not only two Jewish main characters, but also an ending scene directly from the holiday.
- The Hebrew Hammer (2003) This 2003 comedy focuses on the Jewish Mordechai Carver who is determined to save Hanukkah from the evil Damian Claus—the deviant son of Santa.
- Barry Levitt
- Freelance Writer
- Eight Crazy Nights (2002) The movie that started it all! This animated movie features way too much deeply unfunny and very gross toilet humor (sometimes literally), which frequently derails what’s a fairly sweet story.
- The Hebrew Hammer (2003) This super-low-budget movie kind of looks like it was shot on a potato, but The Hebrew Hammer is so wacky it doesn’t impact the experience.
- Switchmas (2012) If you ever need evidence that there’s a staggering dearth of Hanukkah movies, take this film’s title as evidence. Its name is a Christmas pun!
- Hanukkah (2019) At last, what we’ve all been waiting for: a Hanukkah-themed horror movie! This extremely low-budget flick has a remarkable amount of gore, and some horror legends like Sid Haig, Caroline Williams, and Dick Miller.
Hanukkah movies feature heartwarming and insightful stories that celebrate the Jewish festival of lights. These films explore themes of family, religion, and tradition, making them ideal for holiday entertainment.
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Dec 7, 2023 · Watch the best Hanukkah movies to celebrate the festival of lights, including Eight Crazy Nights and The Night Before
