Jakob the Liar

Engelske undersættelser Jakob the Liar (1999)

When all hope was lost, he invented it.

Comedy Drama History
6.7 / 10

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.

Runtime 120 min
Language EN
Country France, Hungary, United States of America
Director Peter Kassovitz
Budget $45M
Box Office $5M
Handling

En sjov og underholdende komedie med masser af latter.

9 English subtitles available
Release Source Downloads Flags Download
Jakob the Liar (1999) opensubtitles 1,111 .SRT
Jakob the Liar (1999) opensubtitles 1,111 .SRT
Jakob the Liar.srt opensubtitles 4,122 .SRT
Jakob.the.Liar.1999.720p.HDTV.x264-DON opensubtitles 3,212 .SRT
Jakob.The.Liar.1999.iNTERNAL.1080p.WEB-DL.MULTi.DD.5.1.DD.2.0.H.264 opensubtitles 1,015 .SRT
Jakob.the.Liar.1999.1080p.WEBRip.DD2.0.x264-monkee opensubtitles 820 .SRT
Jakob.the.Liar.1999.1080p.WEBRip.DD2.0.x264-monkee opensubtitles 387 CC .SRT
Movies opensubtitles 383 .SRT
Movies opensubtitles 383 .SRT

Jakob the Liar — Cast & Crew

Directed by: Peter Kassovitz

Robin Williams Jakob Heym
Liev Schreiber Mischa
Hannah Taylor-Gordon Lina Kronstein
Alan Arkin Max Frankfurter
Michael Jeter Avron
Bob Balaban Kowalsky
Armin Mueller-Stahl Prof. Dr. Kirschbaum
Éva Igó Lina's Mother
István Bálint Lina's Father
Mark Margolis Fajngold

Languages Spoken in Jakob the Liar (1999)

Jakob the Liar features dialogue in English. English subtitles remain valuable for non-native English speakers, viewers in noisy environments, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and anyone who prefers to read along with the dialogue for better comprehension.

Download English Subtitles for Jakob the Liar (1999)

This page lists all available English subtitle files for the movie Jakob the Liar (1999) in .SRT format. We currently have 9 subtitle versions sourced from opensubtitles. Each version corresponds to a different video release, so you can find the subtitle that synchronises perfectly with your file.

The most popular subtitle for Jakob the Liar has been downloaded 4,122 times, which is a strong indicator of quality and timing accuracy.

Some versions include closed captions (CC) that describe sound effects, music cues, and speaker identification — ideal for hearing-impaired viewers or anyone who wants the fullest experience.

About Jakob the Liar (1999)

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.

  • Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
  • Release year: 1999
  • TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10
  • Type: Movie
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Director: Peter Kassovitz
  • Spoken languages: English
  • Country: France, Hungary, United States of America
  • IMDB ID: tt0120716

Jakob the Liar is a comedy movie released in 1999. Having accurate English subtitles is especially important for comedy titles, where fast-paced dialogue and nuanced conversations carry the emotional weight of the story.

Trivia & Fun Facts about Jakob the Liar (1999)

  • The production budget for Jakob the Liar was approximately $45 million.
  • Jakob the Liar earned approximately $5 million at the worldwide box office.
  • Produced by Global Medien KG</strong>, <strong>Columbia Pictures</strong>, <strong>Blue Wolf.
  • Jakob the Liar is an international co-production involving 3 countries: France, Hungary, United States of America.
Themes & Topics: based on novel or book jewish ghetto polish resistance jewry hope ss (nazi schutzstaffel) holocaust (shoah) world war ii jewish life radio execution gestapo waterboarding nazi occupation concentration camp survivor

How to Add English Subtitles to Jakob the Liar

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  2. Download the matching .SRT – In the table above, locate the subtitle whose release name matches your video and click the download button.
  3. Rename the subtitle file – Rename the downloaded .SRT file so it has the exact same name as your video file (e.g. jakob-the-liar.srt).
  4. Place both files together – Move the .SRT into the same folder as the video.
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  • VLC Media Player – Free, open-source, and available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Drag and drop the .SRT file onto the player window or use Subtitle > Add Subtitle File. Press G/H to adjust timing on the fly.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jakob the Liar (1999) Subtitles

Where can I download English subtitles for Jakob the Liar?

You can download free English subtitles for Jakob the Liar (1999) right here on engelskeundersaettelser.com. We have 9 subtitle versions available from sources like opensubtitles. Simply choose the version that matches your video release and click the download button.

Are the Jakob the Liar subtitles free to download?

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Which Jakob the Liar subtitle file should I choose?

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The Jakob the Liar subtitles are out of sync with my video. How do I fix it?

Subtitle timing issues usually occur when the subtitle was created for a different video release. Try these solutions:

  • Download a different subtitle version from the table above that matches your specific release
  • Adjust the subtitle delay in your player: in VLC, press G (delay) or H (advance) to shift subtitles by 50ms per press
  • Use free tools like Subtitle Edit or SubSync to automatically re-synchronise the .SRT file to your video

Are there closed captions (CC) for Jakob the Liar?

Yes. Some of the subtitle versions for Jakob the Liar (1999) include closed captions, marked with the CC tag in the table. These subtitles contain additional descriptions of sound effects, background music, and speaker identification.

Can I use these subtitles on my smart TV?

Yes. Download the .SRT file and save it on a USB drive or network-attached storage in the same folder as your Jakob the Liar video file. Rename the .SRT to match the video filename exactly. Most smart TVs will detect and display the subtitles automatically.

What is the .SRT subtitle format?

SRT (SubRip Text) is the most widely used subtitle format in the world. It is a simple text file containing numbered entries with timestamps and dialogue text. The .SRT format is supported by virtually every media player, smart TV, streaming device, and video editing tool.