Defending Jacob (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 2020, Defending Jacob is a drama, mystery and crime series.
What it’s about. A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
Who’s in it. Defending Jacob stars Chris Evans as Andy Barber, Jaeden Martell as Jacob Barber, Michelle Dockery as Laurie Barber and Cherry Jones as Joanna Klein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Defending Jacob sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defending Jacob page.
If you liked it. Fans of Defending Jacob tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Defending Jacob (2020)?
- In US, Defending Jacob is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Defending Jacob worth watching?
- Defending Jacob holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Defending Jacob?
- Defending Jacob stars Chris Evans, Jaeden Martell, Michelle Dockery, Cherry Jones and Pablo Schreiber.
- When was Defending Jacob released?
- Defending Jacob was released in 2020.