The story follows Yussel Rabinovitch (Neil Diamond), a cantor’s son who dreams of a career in pop music, despite his family’s traditional expectations. The film is remembered for its iconic soundtrack, including Neil Diamond’s hit songs “America”, “Love on the Rocks”, and “Hello Again”, which became timeless classics.
While The Jazz Singer received mixed reviews, it was a commercial success, earning $27.1 million at the box office and solidifying Neil Diamond’s crossover success in music and film.