Under Jakob's Ladder (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, Under Jakob's Ladder is a notable film.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, 'Under Jakob's Ladder' is a full-length feature film that takes place in the Soviet Union during 1938. Jakob, a former teacher who lost his job due to the new Communist system, can only stand by and watch as the world around him slowly disintegrates and fear and suspicion rule the day. Like most of the men in his village, he soon finds himself in a Soviet prison. But it is there that he discovers that the freedom he craves might actually be found within the walls of his cell.
Who’s in it. Under Jakob's Ladder stars Sal Rendino as Bruno, Peter Iasillo Jr. as Vovik, Armen Garo as Serzhant and Aaron Schroeder as Norbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Under Jakob's Ladder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Jakob's Ladder page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under Jakob's Ladder (2011)?
- In US, Under Jakob's Ladder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under Jakob's Ladder worth watching?
- Under Jakob's Ladder holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Under Jakob's Ladder?
- Under Jakob's Ladder stars Sal Rendino, Peter Iasillo Jr., Armen Garo, Aaron Schroeder and Jeff Stewart.