Israeli movies

Israeli films, TV series that got our vote

Ahead of this week’s election, immerse yourself in these political dramas and comedies.

OCTOBER 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

‘SWEETIE’S PARTY’ is a series that tells the story of a naive influencer who becomes a Knesset member.

‘THE ESCAPE’ stars Ido Tako as Yoel, a young man born into a sect that, despite a disclaimer, will remind many of the Lev Tahor cult.

‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review

In addition, "Cupertino" is a new series from Robert and Michelle King, the husband-and-wife duo behind "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight."

OCTOBER 15, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli Second Temple drama ‘Legend of Destruction’ now available in the US

The story follows Ben Batich, voiced by Oscar Isaac, an idealistic young man who joins the zealots rebelling against Rome, driven by anger at corruption and inequality.

OCTOBER 11, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret

Erez Tadmor's third installment of the 'Matchmaking' film series, which opened in theaters throughout Israel on Thursday, is sure to excite fans with its fresh setting and well-loved characters.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Alphabet soup: ‘GOT’ and ‘OITNB’ are returning

YES is having gay-themed films for Pride Week, which will continue to run until June 24.

JUNE 1, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN

The long road to ‘Personal Affairs'

Nazareth-born filmmaker Maha Haj’s award-winning debut feature explores the political and personal forces that unite and divide members of a multi-generational Arab family.

MARCH 18, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN

‘MY FILM is personal but it’s not about me personally. I came to tell a story, from my imagination,’ says ‘Personal Affairs’ director Maha Haj.

Watch: Richard Gere on peace and bromance at Israeli premier of 'Norman'

Gere: “I feel if this conflict you all have been enduring... could be solved, 99% of the problems on the planet could be solved.”

MARCH 9, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN

Actor Richard Gere (L), director Joseph Cedar (C) and actor Lior Ashkenazi hold a news conference following the screening of the film "Norman: The Moderate Rise And Tragic Fall Of A New York Fixer" at the Jerusalem Cinematheque, in Jerusalem March 9, 2017.

Movie Review: ‘Personal Affairs’

PERSONAL AFFAIRS Hebrew title: Inyanim Ishiim Directed by Maha Haj With Sanaa and Mahmoud Shawahdeh, Ziad Bakri, Hanan Hillo, Doraid Liddawi Running time: 90 minutes In Arabic and Hebrew.

FEBRUARY 23, 2017ByHANNAH BROWN