Jacob

1977·Movie
1h 17min
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–75%

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About

The 11-year old Jakub is living in a children's home, when he is picked up by his father. The father has been "away" for four years, the boys mother doesn't want the child. Jakub gradually finds out, that his father is hiding a secret from him. But they gradually manage to build a warm relationship and a promising new life in the city.
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Crew

Directed by:
Zdeněk Zelenka, Ota Koval, Jaroslava Vošmiková
Written by:
Ota Hofman, Katarína Slobodová, Katarína Slobodová
Produced by:
Václav Rouha, Zdeňka Černá, Luděk Marold
Composed by:
Štěpán Koníček, Eva Olmerová, Adam Kajzar

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Jacob worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Jacob?

1 h 17 min

Jacob runs 1 h 17 min.

What language is Jacob in?

Czech

It was made in Czech. Produced in XC.

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