Where can I watch Jakob der Lügner (1999)?

In USA, Jakob der Lügner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Jakob der Lügner worth watching?

Jakob der Lügner holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, drama and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Jakob der Lügner?

Jakob der Lügner stars Robin Williams, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Éva Igó and István Bálint.

When was Jakob der Lügner released?

Jakob der Lügner was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.

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Jakob der Lügner (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1999 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1999, Jakob der Lügner is a komödie, drama and historie film directed by Peter Kassovitz, running about 120 minutes. “Als alle Hoffnung verloren war, hat er neue erfunden.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jakob ist Besitzer eines kleinen Cafs in Polen während des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Eines Tages hört Jakob zufällig die streng verbotenen russischen Nachrichten im Radio. Die Russen berichten von ihren Erfolgen gegen die Wehrmacht. Jakob verbreitet die guten Nachrichten im Ghetto und gibt den Menschen neuen Mut und Hoffnung. Daufhin erfindet er immer weiter gute Nachrichten - bis eines Tages die Deutschen davon erfahren und der Sache auf den Grund gehen.

Who’s in it. Jakob der Lügner stars Robin Williams as Jakob Heym, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Prof. Dr. Kirschbaum, Hannah Taylor-Gordon as Lina Kronstein and Éva Igó as Lina's Mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Jakob der Lügner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jakob der Lügner page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jakob der Lügner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Jakob der Lügner (1999)?: In USA, Jakob der Lügner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Jakob der Lügner worth watching?: Jakob der Lügner holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, drama and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jakob der Lügner?: Jakob der Lügner stars Robin Williams, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Éva Igó and István Bálint.
When was Jakob der Lügner released?: Jakob der Lügner was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.