Jacob vs Solomon
Solomon has the higher audience score (6.7/10 against 6.5/10 for Jacob). Jacob is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 50m. Jacob is the older of the two (1994 against 1997). Both are adventure, drama, tv movie movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Jacob
Solomon| Jacob | Solomon | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 34m | 2h 50m |
| 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 | Vivica A. Fox, Richard Dillane, Max von Sydow, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Dexter Fletcher |
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.
Solomon
David, now an old man, is still king of Israel. Among his sons, the ambitious Adonijah and the clever Solomon, fierce rivals, since both are prospective heirs to the throne and only one can be.