Jacob vs Joseph
Joseph has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.5/10 for Jacob). Jacob is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 3h 5m. Jacob is the older of the two (1994 against 1995). Both are adventure, drama, tv movie movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Jacob
Joseph| Jacob | Joseph | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1995 |
| Length | 1h 34m | 3h 5m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, TV Movie | Adventure, Drama, TV Movie |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Peter Hall | Roger Young |
| Main cast | Matthew Modine, Christoph Waltz, Sean Bean, Juliet Aubrey, Joss Ackland | Monica Bellucci, Ben Kingsley, Dominique Sanda, Martin Landau, Alice Krige |
Synopsis
Jacob
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.
Joseph
Joseph, favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Rising to become prime minister of Egypt. Joseph governed the country during a seven year famine, during which his brothers visit Egypt seeking grain, only to encounter their brother, presumed long dead.