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Hiob

1978Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

In war-torn Galicia, devout Jew Mendel Singer’s family faces hardship: his eldest sons are conscripted - one flees to Austria, then America - while their frail newborn Menuchim is deemed unfit to emigrate. Torn between love and survival, Mendel must choose who goes to the New World.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Kehlmann
Written by
Joseph Roth, Michael Kehlmann
Produced by
Gerald Szyszkowitz, Dieter Meichsner, Wolfgang Ainberger
Music by
Rolf A. Wilhelm

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1978 · January 15, 1978 · Ended

First aired
January 1, 1978
Last aired
January 15, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Hiob worth watching?"

Questions about Hiob

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hiob worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Hiob okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Hiob plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Hiob in English?

German

No, it was made in German.