Reviews for the 2017 film generally praise it as a thoughtful and emotionally complex drama, though some critics find its slow pacing and somber tone challenging . It holds a "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is noted for its authentic portrayal of an insular North London Orthodox Jewish community. Critical Consensus
Most critics highlight the "extraordinary" performances of the three leads: , Rachel McAdams , and Alessandro Nivola . Disobedience movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert