

Esau
2019, English. Directed by Pavel Lungin.
A 40-year-old writer returns to his family house where he was raised and that he escaped after half a lifetime - to face his brother who stayed instead, inherited their family bakery and married the woman who they both loved.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Esau is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Fandor in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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- Released
- 4 November 2019
- Original title
- Эсав
- Country
- United Kingdom, Israel, Russia
- Written by
- Evgeny Ruman, Pavel Lungin
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What Esau is based on
Esau is based on Esau (1991) by Meir Shalev, published by Am Oved.
1991
Esau
By Meir Shalev
Published by Am Oved
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Esau: quick answers
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How long is Esau?
Esau runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Esau have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Esau on?
Esau is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Fandor in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Esau?
If you liked Esau, try The Nest, El Chicano, That Evening Sun.
Who directed Esau?
Esau (2019) was directed by Pavel Lungin and stars Lior Ashkenazi, Mark Ivanir, Yulia Peresild.
What is Esau based on?
Esau is based on Esau (1991) by Meir Shalev, published by Am Oved.