Jakob the Liar

Name: Jakob the Liar
Released: 1999-09-16
Rating: 6.674

6.7/10 (416)

·1999· 120 min

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.

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Trailer

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

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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.