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Jakob the Liar

67/100
26 Ratings
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1999

Drama

2h 0m

7+ (PG)

During World War II, an ordinary inhabitant of a ghetto fakes news about Allied offensives to inspire hope for other victims of the Nazi regime.

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Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:00 AM, 06/22/2025 PST

More Information on Jakob the Liar

During World War II, an ordinary inhabitant of a ghetto fakes news about Allied offensives to inspire hope for other victims of the Nazi regime. Jakob the Liar featuring Robin Williams and Liev Schreiber is free on The Roku Channel, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and 2 others. It's a comedy and drama movie.

Drama

Comedy

1999

7+ (PG)

2h0m

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DE

HU

US

Director

Peter Kassovitz

Jakob Heym

Robin Williams

Lina Kronstein

Hannah Taylor-Gordon

Max Frenkfurter

Alan Arkin

Kowalsky

Bob Balaban

Prof. Dr. Kirschbaum

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Lina's Mother

Éva Igó

Linas's Father

István Bálint

Producer

Steven Haft

Composer

Ed Shearmur

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67
/ 100
26 Ratings
#15616of all Movies

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William Stocker

An especially good performance from Williams with memorable work from the supporting cast. An exemplary story that I am sure Williams was proud to be a part of. Damn good flick.

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Thankful for Robin Williams November 2024
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