Jacob's Century (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2016, Jacob's Century is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. The story is based on the history of Ukraine through the eyes of a long-lived Volyn peasant, Yakiv Mekh. Since childhood, he has been in love with Ulyana, but despite the reciprocity of feelings, her parents married her off to a boy from a wealthy family. Unable to change anything, Yakiv leaves the village. He joins the Polish army and meets a Polish noblewoman, Zosia... His fate includes wars, captivity, and the loss of loved ones, but its main outcome is the preservation of humanity and the ability to love.
Who’s in it. Jacob's Century stars Stanislav Boklan as Yakiv Platonovych Mekh, Roman Lutskyi as Young Yakiv, Hanna Topchii as Ulyana and Oleksandr Pecherytsia as Tymish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Jacob's Century 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's Century page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jacob's Century tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jacob's Century (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jacob's Century change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jacob's Century worth watching?
- Jacob's Century holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jacob's Century?
- Jacob's Century stars Stanislav Boklan, Roman Lutskyi, Hanna Topchii, Oleksandr Pecherytsia and Liudmyla Zahorska.
- When was Jacob's Century released?
- Jacob's Century was released in 2016.