Jacob (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1977, Jacob is a drama and family film directed by Ota Koval, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. The 11-year old Jakub is living in a children's home, when he is picked up by his father. The father has been "away" for four years, the boys mother doesn't want the child. Jakub gradually finds out, that his father is hiding a secret from him. But they gradually manage to build a warm relationship and a promising new life in the city.
Who’s in it. Jacob stars Filip Renč as Jakub, Ladislav Mrkvička as Mikulas Adam, Ladislav Boháč as soused Hladík and Věra Galatíková as třídní učitelka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Jacob sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jacob page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jacob tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jacob (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jacob change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jacob worth watching?
- Jacob holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jacob?
- Jacob stars Filip Renč, Ladislav Mrkvička, Ladislav Boháč, Věra Galatíková and Luba Skořepová.
- When was Jacob released?
- Jacob was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.