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Jakob the Liar at a glance
Jakob the Liar is a 1999 comedy and drama film, running 2h 0m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG-13 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1999-09-16
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, History
- Director
- Peter Kassovitz
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 427 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being caught out after curfew. While waiting for the German Kommondant, Jakob overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements. Returned to the ghetto, the shopkeeper shares his information with a friend and then rumors fly that there is a secret radio within the ghetto.
Cast
14 names
Robin WilliamsJakob Heym
Liev SchreiberMischa
Hannah Taylor-GordonLina Kronstein
Alan ArkinMax Frankfurter
Michael JeterAvron
Bob BalabanKowalsky
Armin Mueller-StahlProf. Dr. Kirschbaum
Éva IgóLina's MotherIstván BálintLina's Father
Mark MargolisFajngold
Mathieu KassovitzHerschel
Justus von DohnányiPreuss
Kathleen GatiHooker
Zofia SaretokNeighborQuestions about Jakob the Liar
Quick answersWhere can I watch Jakob the Liar in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Jakob the Liar is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Jakob the Liar suitable for children?
Jakob the Liar is rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Jakob the Liar on PelisPlus UK?
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What is Jakob the Liar about?
In 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being caught out after curfew. While waiting for the German Kommondant, Jakob overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements. Returned to the ghetto, the shopkeeper shares his information with a friend and then…
How long is Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar runs for 2h 0m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Jakob the Liar trailer?
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