Hiob
1978, German. Directed by Michael Kehlmann.
In war-torn Galicia, devout Jew Mendel Singer’s family faces hardship: his eldest sons are conscripted - one flees to Austria, then America - while their frail newborn Menuchim is deemed unfit to emigrate. Torn between love and survival, Mendel must choose who goes to the New World.
- Runtime
- 4h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 1 January 1978
- Country
- Austria, Germany
- Written by
- Michael Kehlmann
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How long is Hiob?
Hiob runs 247 minutes (4h 7m).
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Hiob isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1978. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hiob?
If you liked Hiob, try The Young One, What Maisie Knew, The Nest.
Who directed Hiob?
Hiob (1978) was directed by Michael Kehlmann and stars Günter Mack, Despina Pajanou, Susi Nicoletti.