Jacob

Jacob

Directed by Peter Hall

Produced by Lux Vide, Lube

199494 min6.7 / 10

A biblical drama tracing Jacob's spiritual journey from deception and flight through trials of faith toward reconciliation and divine purpose.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Jacob end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Jacob easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Jacob violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Jacob sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Jacob scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Jacob

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Jacob

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Jacob, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Jacob, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Jacob, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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