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.
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Available to rent or buy
Currently you are able to watch Jakob the Liar streaming on Roku, and The Roku Channel. It is also possible to buy Jakob the Liar on Prime Video, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV.
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Currently, Jakob the Liar is available in the US
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Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
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United States | The Roku Channel, Roku | ✅ |
United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
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.
Director
Peter Kassovitz
Jakob Heym
Robin Williams
Mischa
Liev Schreiber
Lina Kronstein
Hannah Taylor-Gordon
Max Frenkfurter
Alan Arkin
Avron
Michael Jeter
Kowalsky
Bob Balaban
Prof. Dr. Kirschbaum
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Lina's Mother
Éva Igó
Linas's Father
István Bálint
Fajngold
Mark Margolis
Herschel
Mathieu Kassovitz
Preuss
Justus von Dohnányi
Hocker
Kathleen Gati
Producer
Steven Haft
Writer
Didier Decoin
Writer
Jurek Becker
Writer
Marsha Garces Williams
Composer
Ed Shearmur


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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.


