Jacob (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1994, Jacob is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Peter Hall, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. In this inspiring tale from the book of Genesis, young shepherd Jacob (Matthew Modine) falls in love with and wants to marry Rachel (Lara Flynn Boyle), the daughter of his Uncle Laban (Giancarlo Giannini). Lacking a dowry, Jacob toils seven years as his uncle's indentured servant to win Rachel's hand. But calculating Laban dupes him into another seven years of labor. Irene Papas portrays Jacob's iron-willed mother.
Who’s in it. Jacob stars Matthew Modine as Jakob, Lara Flynn Boyle as Rahel, Sean Bean as Esau and Joss Ackland as Isaak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Jacob has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 (1994)?
- 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jacob?
- Jacob stars Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland and Juliet Aubrey.
- When was Jacob released?
- Jacob was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.