Jacob

Jacob is a drama about the conflict between two brothers, Jacob and Esau. Following the advice of his mother, Jacob tricks his father and steals his brother's birthright, forcing him to flee to avoid Esau's anger. While seeking refuge with his uncle Laban, Jacob experiences his own share of deception, particularly regarding his love for Laban's daughter, Rahel. The story follows his struggles against his relatives and himself as he seeks to establish his own destiny.

Directed by Peter Hall, this 1994 television movie was his second directed feature, released after Salomé and before Never Talk to Strangers. The production was a multinational effort involving companies from various countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States. The film stars Matthew Modine in the title role, with Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland, Juliet Aubrey, and Irene Papas in supporting roles. Produced on a budget of 10 million USD, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers, maintaining a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 1,800 votes and a 6.7/10 on TMDB from 60 votes.