Under Jakob's Ladder
Seen it?2011 | 98 min | Drama, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone interested in what war does to ordinary people and anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about. Shelve it next to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas or Devotion.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Based on a true story, 'Under Jakob's Ladder' is a full-length feature film that takes place in the Soviet Union during 1938. Jakob, a former teacher who lost his job due to the new Communist system, can only stand by and watch as the world around him slowly disintegrates and fear and suspicion rule the day. Like most of the men in his village, he soon finds himself in a Soviet prison. But it is there that he discovers that the freedom he craves might actually be found within the walls of his cell.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mann Munoz
- Christopher ElliottNikolai
- Sal RendinoBruno
- Quentin McCuistonYasha
- Matthew R. StaleyKarl
- Sean Patrick FolsterYosif
- Peter Iasillo Jr.Vovik
- Chloe RoeMarta
- Victoria BundonisRachel
- Alexandra Tejeda RieloffEmma
- Ken JenningsOigen