Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
Kernel Score: 89% · 623 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1971-11-03
Runtime: 181 minutes
Where to watch Fiddler on the Roof
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In a pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish milkman struggles with the challenges of a changing world as his daughters fall in love and antisemitism grows.
Fiddler on the Roof parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Fiddler on the Roof deals with antisemitism, pogroms, and family/tradition conflicts but has no graphic content.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts a pogrom and threats against a Jewish community, but violence is largely implied rather than graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Chaim Topol as Tevye
- Norma Crane as Golde
- Leonard Frey as Motel
- Molly Picon as Yente
- Paul Mann as Lazar Wolf
- Rosalind Harris as Tzeitel
- Michele Marsh as Hodel
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- Paul Michael Glaser as Perchik
- Ray Lovelock as Fyedka
Fiddler on the Roof FAQ
Is Fiddler on the Roof good?
Fiddler on the Roof has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 623 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Fiddler on the Roof?
In the US you can stream Fiddler on the Roof on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fiddler on the Roof OK for kids?
Fiddler on the Roof is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Fiddler on the Roof deals with antisemitism, pogroms, and family/tradition conflicts but has no graphic content.
What movies are like Fiddler on the Roof?
If you liked Fiddler on the Roof, try Romeo and Juliet, The Sound of Music, On Golden Pond and Finding Neverland.