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Jacob

1994Movie1 h 34 minPG

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A tense, nostalgic adventure movie about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.

Feels like

  • Biblical Story
  • Family Saga
  • Betrayal & Redemption
  • Brotherly Conflict
  • Faith & Deception
  • Historical Drama
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Old Testament

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Peter Hall
Written by
Lionel Chetwynd, Francesco Maria Nappi
Produced by
Gerald Rafshoon, Lorenzo Minoli, Heinrich Krauss
Music by
Ennio Morricone, Marco Frisina

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 4, 1994 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
December 4, 1994
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Austria, Czechia, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Jacob?"

Questions about Jacob

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jacob?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Jacob worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Jacob okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.