Jacob
1977, Czech. Directed by Ota Koval & Jaroslava Vošmiková.
The 11-year old Jakub is living in a children's home, when he is picked up by his father. The father has been "away" for four years, the boys mother doesn't want the child. Jakub gradually finds out, that his father is hiding a secret from him. But they gradually manage to build a warm relationship and a promising new life in the city.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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- Released
- 11 March 1977
- Original title
- Jakub
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Katarína Slobodová
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Jacob runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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Jacob isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 March 1977. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jacob?
If you liked Jacob, try I Believe, Where the Red Fern Grows, Skater Girl.
Who directed Jacob?
Jacob (1977) was directed by Ota Koval and Jaroslava Vošmiková and stars Filip Renč, Ladislav Mrkvička, Ladislav Boháč.