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Jakob the Liar (1999): movie guide
Jakob the Liar (1999) is a Comedy, Drama, History running about 120 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 427 votes. Notable cast includes Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Alan Arkin. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1999-09-16
- Runtime: 120 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1999-09-16
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What is Jakob the Liar about?
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.
Cast highlights
Jakob the Liar features Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Alan Arkin, Michael Jeter, Bob Balaban. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1999-09-16. Runtime: 120 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (427 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Jakob the Liar?
- Jakob the Liar is listed as Comedy, Drama, History on TMDB.
- How long is Jakob the Liar?
- Jakob the Liar runs about 120 minutes.
- Who stars in Jakob the Liar?
- Cast highlights include Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Alan Arkin, Michael Jeter, Bob Balaban.
- Does Cinema Box stream Jakob the Liar?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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