Letters to Father Jacob (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, Letters to Father Jacob is a drama film directed by Klaus Härö, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. With few options, newly pardoned convict Leila agrees to work as an assistant to a blind pastor. Father Jacob spends his days answering the letters of the needy, which Leila finds pointless. But when the letters stop, the pastor is devastated and Leila finds herself cast in a new role.
Who’s in it. Letters to Father Jacob stars Kaarina Hazard as Leila, Jukka Keinonen as Posteljooni, Heikki Nousiainen as Pappi Jaakob and Esko Roine as Vankilan Johtaja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Letters to Father Jacob has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letters to Father Jacob page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letters to Father Jacob tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letters to Father Jacob (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letters to Father Jacob change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letters to Father Jacob worth watching?
- Letters to Father Jacob holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Letters to Father Jacob?
- Letters to Father Jacob stars Kaarina Hazard, Jukka Keinonen, Heikki Nousiainen, Esko Roine and Kaija Pakarinen.
- When was Letters to Father Jacob released?
- Letters to Father Jacob was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.