Jacob(1994)
Jacob Synopsis
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.
Jacob (1994) is a adventure, drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Hall, released on December 4, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean and Joss Ackland. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Hall
- Writers:
- Francesco Maria Nappi, Lionel Chetwynd, Lionel Chetwynd
- Producers:
- Gerald Rafshoon, Heinrich Krauss, Lorenzo Minoli
- Cinematographer:
- Ennio Guarnieri
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Lux Vide, Lube, Beta Film, Turner Pictures, Quinta Communications, RAI, France 2, Atresmedia, ARD, MTM Enterprises, Česká televize, NCRV, ORF, BSB
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Jacob (1994) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Jacob before you stream it.
Jacob Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matthew Modine
as Jakob
Lara Flynn Boyle
as Rahel
Sean Bean
as Esau
Joss Ackland
as Isaak
Juliet Aubrey
as Lea
Irene Papas
as Rebekka
Giancarlo Giannini
as Laban
Christoph Waltz
as Morasch
Christoph M. Ohrt
as Beor
Philip Locke
as Wahrsager
Cecilia Dazzi
as Bilha
Yvonne Sciò
as Jehudit
Key crew
Directed by Peter Hall, written by Francesco Maria Nappi, Lionel Chetwynd and Lionel Chetwynd, produced by Gerald Rafshoon, Heinrich Krauss and Lorenzo Minoli.
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Jacob Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 60 ratings.
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Jacob – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jacob online?
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Jacob (1994) is available to stream on Looke and Looke Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jacob?
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The main cast of Jacob (1994) includes Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland and Juliet Aubrey. The film was directed by Peter Hall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jacob released?
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Jacob was released on December 4, 1994 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Jacob worth watching?
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Jacob (1994) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jacob?
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Yes. The official Jacob trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.