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Eyes Wide Open

2009, Hebrew. Directed by Haim Tabakman.

A middle-aged Orthodox Jew, Aaron, living and working in Jerusalem with his wife and children, meets a homeless 19-year-old student. Aaron offers to give Ezri work as his assistant at his family's butcher shop. The two men grow close and their attraction becomes sexual. Aaron must now confront his own sexuality, his feelings for Ezri, and his obligations to his family and faith.

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Runtime
1h 30m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Hebrew
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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Eyes Wide Open isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
20 May 2009
Original title
עיניים פקוחות
Country
France, Germany, Israel
Written by
Merav Doster
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Is Eyes Wide Open worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Eyes Wide Open?

Eyes Wide Open runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).

Does Eyes Wide Open have a post-credits scene?

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Eyes Wide Open parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

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Which OTT platform is Eyes Wide Open on?

Eyes Wide Open isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Eyes Wide Open?

If you liked Eyes Wide Open, try Just a Question of Love, In the Grayscale, Out in the Dark.

Who directed Eyes Wide Open?

Eyes Wide Open (2009) was directed by Haim Tabakman and stars Zohar Shtrauss, Ran Danker, Tinkerbell.

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