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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

“There's a little bit of Duddy Kravitz in everyone.”

★ 6.0(28)19742h 0m

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Ted Kotcheff
Release date: 1974-04-11
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Box office: $1,700,000
Budget: $900,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: United Welco

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz — trailer

About The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is a 1974 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Ted Kotcheff, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Henry Ramer and Alan Rosenthal. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The younger son of a working-class Jewish family in Montreal, Duddy Kravitz yearns to make a name for himself in society. This film chronicles his short and dubious rise to power, as well as his changing relationships with family and friends. Along the way the film explores the themes of anti-semitism and the responsibilities which come with adulthood.

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Duddy

Henry Ramer

Dingleman

Alan Rosenthal

Lennie

Susan Friedman

Linda

Joseph Wiseman

Uncle Benjy

Micheline Lanctôt

Yvette

Jack Warden

Max

Randy Quaid

Virgil

Barry Baldaro

Paddy

Sonny Oppenheim

Cohen

Lionel Schwartz

Arnie

Barry Pascal

Bernie Farber

Themes & keywords

apprentice

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz in Canada?+

In Canada, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz on Netflix?+

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?+

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?+

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz stars Richard Dreyfuss, Henry Ramer, Alan Rosenthal, Susan Friedman and Joseph Wiseman.

When did The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz come out?+

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is a 1974 movie directed by Ted Kotcheff.

What genre is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?+

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?+

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz was directed by Ted Kotcheff.