Jacob's Cross (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2007, Jacob's Cross is a drama series.
What it’s about. The series revolves around South African born businessman Jacob Makhubu Abayomi, a son of an ANC stalwart who finds that his biological father is actually a Nigerian tribal chief. Jacob's subsequent desire to build an African oil and gas business empire in the shadow of both of his fathers is set against the backdrop of family feuds and betrayals.
Who’s in it. Jacob's Cross stars Hlomla Dandala as Jacob Makhubu, Anthony Bishop as Prospero Brand, Mmabatho Montsho as Lerato and Nandi Nyembe as Thembi Makhubu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jacob's Cross has proved divisive with 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jacob's Cross page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jacob's Cross 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 Cross (2007)?
- In US, Jacob's Cross is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jacob's Cross worth watching?
- Jacob's Cross holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jacob's Cross?
- Jacob's Cross stars Hlomla Dandala, Anthony Bishop, Mmabatho Montsho, Nandi Nyembe and Moky Makura.
- When was Jacob's Cross released?
- Jacob's Cross was released in 2007.