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Jacob

1994 · 94 min

A solemn, old-fashioned biblical epic that unfolds at a stately pace, rich in dusty landscapes and moral reckonings.

Overview
Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • family
  • faith
  • love
  • redemption
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism6
Romance5
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
adventure, drama, tv movie
Directed by
Peter Hall
Written by
Lionel Chetwynd, Francesco Maria Nappi
Starring
Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland, Juliet Aubrey, Irene Papas, Giancarlo Giannini, Christoph Waltz
Music
Ennio Morricone, Marco Frisina
Cinematography
Ennio Guarnieri
Runtime
94 min
Country
Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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