Jakob the Liar
Director: Peter Kassovitz
"When all hope was lost, he invented it."
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 rumors fly that there is a secret radio within the ghetto.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Robin Williams
Jakob Heym
Liev Schreiber
Mischa
Hannah Taylor-Gordon
Lina Kronstein
Alan Arkin
Max Frankfurter
Michael Jeter
Avron
Bob Balaban
Kowalsky
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Prof. Dr. Kirschbaum
Éva Igó
Lina's Mother
István Bálint
Lina's Father
Mark Margolis
Fajngold
Mathieu Kassovitz
Herschel
Justus von Dohnányi
Preuss
In brief
Jakob the Liar (1999) is a comedy, drama, history film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 416 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h. You can stream it on: Howdy Amazon Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Jakob the Liar online?
Jakob the Liar is available on the following streaming services: Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar runs 120 minutes (2h).
What rating does Jakob the Liar have?
Jakob the Liar has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 416 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Jakob the Liar from?
Jakob the Liar was released in 1999.
