Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019)
96%RT Audience Score: 98%
Awards & Nominations: 1 nomination
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles takes a delightfully engaging look at the history of a beloved musical and its deep cultural impact.
If you’re a fan of musicals, you gotta check out Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles. This flick is like a time machine that takes you back to the origins of one of the most beloved musicals of all time. And let me tell you, it’s a wild ride.
The documentary explores the cultural impact of Fiddler on the Roof, and it’s fascinating to see how this show has touched so many people over the years. From Broadway to Hollywood, Fiddler has been a staple of the entertainment industry for decades.
But what really makes this movie special is the way it tells the story. The filmmakers use a mix of interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes glimpses to create a truly engaging experience. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll definitely tap your toes along to the music.
Overall, Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles is a must-see for anyone who loves musicals, history, or just a good story. It’s a true miracle of cinema!
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements/disturbing images.
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 32m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 23, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2019
Genre(s)
Documentary/Music
Keyword(s)
Fiddler on the Roof, documentary, music, tradition, religion, anti-Semitism, social change, gender roles, sexuality, race, archival footage, musical luminaries, cultural impact, PG-13, English, Max Lewkowicz, Valerie Thomas, Sheldon Harnick, Austin Pendleton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Harvey Fierstein, Fran Lebowitz, Calvin Trillin, critic reviews, box office, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions, reviewed by Kevin Maher, Leslie Felperin, Josh Kupecki, Nell Minow, G Allen Johnson, Claudia Puig, Amelie Lasker, Diane Pershing, Richard Crouse, Chuck Wilson, Roberto Friedman, directed by Max Lewkowicz, produced by Max Lewkowicz and Valerie Thomas, written by Max Lewkowicz and Valerie Thomas, released in theaters on August 23, 2019, released on streaming on October 1, 2019, $547.5K gross in the USA, starring Sheldon Harnick, Austin Pendleton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Harvey Fierstein, Fran Lebowitz, Calvin Trillin
Worldwide gross: $558,816
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $645,686
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,687
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 70,413
US/Canada gross: $549,386
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $634,791
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,278
US/Canada opening weekend: $36,425
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $42,087
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,264
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Austin Pendleton – Self
Lin-Manuel Miranda – Self
Harvey Fierstein – Self
Fran Lebowitz – Self
Calvin Trillin – Self
Director(s)
Max Lewkowicz
Writer(s)
Max Lewkowicz, Valerie Thomas
Producer(s)
Max Lewkowicz, Valerie Thomas
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (47) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (46) | Rotten (1)
While never preachy, the director Max Lewkowicz nonetheless makes the case that Fiddler remains a vital and urgent piece of art about refugees, intolerance and the perennial clash of modernity with, yep, sing it with me, tradition!
December 13, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The clip of the Temptations singing a cover of If I Were a Rich Man is worth the price of admission alone.
December 12, 2019 | Rating: 3/5
Leslie Felperin
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
This film will be a treasure trove of insight into not just the making of a musical, but of women and men who had the courage of their convictions in the face of odds set against them.
September 12, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Josh Kupecki
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It reminds us of why “Fiddler” is so enduring simply through the characters, story, and music that will still be touching audiences in another 50 years.
September 10, 2019 | Rating: B+
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
What makes it brilliant is that it demonstrates how universal this distinctly Jewish musical has become, how it has been embraced by many cultures and how it is still influential today.
August 29, 2019
G. Allen Johnson
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It made me totally want to go see [Fiddler on the Roof] again… A really enlightening documentary.
August 26, 2019
Claudia Puig
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Funny and clever, and it makes me want to go and watch the musical again, which I’d say is the best thing such a documentary can do.
February 25, 2021
Amelie Lasker
FF2 Media
For musical comedy (or drama) buffs… and everyone else, too.
February 12, 2021
Diane Pershing
Malibu Times
This isn’t just a Broadway origin story, it’s a testament to the enduring power of art to speak to specific situations while illuminating broader issues.
January 31, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Footage of Tevye and his wife Golda singing “Do You Love Me?” in a recent Tokyo staging is so moving one wishes to see the entire production.
July 29, 2020
Chuck Wilson
L.A. Weekly
Director Max Lewkowicz assembled an extraordinary collection of talking heads to discuss their lives with “Fiddler”.
May 28, 2020
Roberto Friedman
Bay Area Reporter
Most of all, Lewkowicz shows how even though “Fiddler” – both the original musical and the 1971 Norman Jewison-directed movie – is primarily a Jewish story, it still manages to speak to audiences across both generations and national boundaries.
January 24, 2020
Dan Webster
Spokesman-Review (Washington)…
Plot
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles explores the legacy of the long-running, award-winning musical “Fiddler on the Roof” and its themes of tradition, religion, and social change.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with musical luminaries such as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Fran Lebowitz.
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