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The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob

1973·Movie
1h 40min·G
79
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Society, politics, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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THE WILD... THE HILARIOUS... THE SCREWBALL... THE RIOTOUS

In this riot of frantic disguises and mistaken identities, Victor Pivert, a blustering, bigoted French factory owner, finds himself taken hostage by Slimane, an Arab rebel leader. The two dress up as rabbis as they try to elude not only assasins from Slimane's country, but also the police, who think Pivert is a murderer. Pivert ends up posing as Rabbi Jacob, a beloved figure who's returned to France for his first visit after 30 years in the United States. Adding to the confusion are Pivert's dentist-wife, who thinks her husband is leaving her for another woman, their daughter, who's about to get married, and a Parisian neighborhood filled with people eager to celebrate the return of Rabbi Jacob.
Classic French FarceMistaken IdentityCultural ClashesSocial SatireBroad SlapstickFast-Paced ComedyPolitical IncorrectnessIconic Film ScoreNostalgic

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Where can I stream The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob legally?

The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?

1 h 40 min

The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob runs 1 h 40 min.

Was The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$57 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $57 million worldwide, 12.7 times its budget.

What language is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob in?

FrenchEnglishYiddishHebrew

It was made in French, with some English, Yiddish, Hebrew. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob use?

I Resemble That Remark!Senseless ViolinsImpersonation-Exclusive CharacterMistaken for an ImposterFaux FluencyHenpecked HusbandNice Jewish BoyHidden DepthsFish out of WaterThe RevealGratuitous Foreign LanguageSlippery Skidand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, including I Resemble That Remark!, Senseless Violins, Impersonation-Exclusive Character.