Jakob the Liar
1999, English. Directed by Peter Kassovitz.
When all hope was lost, he invented it.
In 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being caught out after curfew. While waiting for the German Kommondant, Jakob overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements. Returned to the ghetto, the shopkeeper shares his information with a friend and then rumors fly that there is a secret radio within the ghetto.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 427 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Jakob the Liar
Jakob the Liar is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter KassovitzDirector
- Robin WilliamsJakob Heym
- Liev SchreiberMischa
- Hannah Taylor-GordonLina Kronstein
- Alan ArkinMax Frankfurter
- Michael JeterAvron
- Bob BalabanKowalsky
- Armin Mueller-StahlProf. Dr. Kirschbaum
- Éva IgóLina's Mother
- István BálintLina's Father
- Mark MargolisFajngold
- Mathieu KassovitzHerschel
- Justus von DohnányiPreuss
Details
- Released
- 16 September 1999
- Country
- France, Hungary, United States of America, Germany
- Written by
- Didier Decoin, Peter Kassovitz
- Budget
- $45M
- Box office
- $5M
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What Jakob the Liar is based on
Jakob the Liar is adapted from a novel.
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Jakob the Liar: quick answers
Is Jakob the Liar worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 427 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Jakob the Liar have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Jakob the Liar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Jakob the Liar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jakob the Liar is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Jakob the Liar on?
Jakob the Liar is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jakob the Liar?
If you liked Jakob the Liar, try The Boy in the Woods, The Zone of Interest, Denial.
Who directed Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar (1999) was directed by Peter Kassovitz and stars Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon.
What is Jakob the Liar based on?
Jakob the Liar is adapted from a novel.