Defending Jacob
“Family is unconditional.”
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
Where to watch Defending Jacob in United States
Apple TV
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Where is Defending Jacob streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| India | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
About Defending Jacob
Defending Jacob is a 2020 English-language drama, mystery and crime series created by Mark Bomback. The cast is led by Chris Evans, Jaeden Martell, Michelle Dockery. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
Defending Jacob was produced by Anonymous Content, Mimir Films, and Mark Bomback Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on April 24, 2020, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Mark Bomback
- First aired
- April 24, 2020
- Last aired
- May 29, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (8 episodes)
- Network
- Apple TV
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Anonymous Content, Mimir Films, Mark Bomback Productions
Defending Jacob cast & crew
Defending Jacob was created by Mark Bomback.
The cast features Chris Evans as Andy Barber, Jaeden Martell as Jacob Barber, Michelle Dockery as Laurie Barber, Cherry Jones as Joanna Klein, Pablo Schreiber as Neal Logiudice, and J.K. Simmons as Billy Barber.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Atli Örvarsson, cinematography is by Jonathan Freeman, and it was produced by Chris Evans and Morten Tyldum.
Is Defending Jacob worth watching?
Defending Jacob holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 1,564 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.
With 1 season and 8 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and crime, Defending Jacob is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Defending Jacob
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Cast of Defending Jacob
Chris Evans
Andy Barber
Jaeden Martell
Jacob Barber
Michelle Dockery
Laurie Barber
Cherry Jones
Joanna Klein
Pablo Schreiber
Neal Logiudice
J.K. Simmons
Billy Barber
Daniel Henshall
Leonard Patz
Betty Gabriel
Pam Duffy
Sakina Jaffrey
Lynn Canavan
Jordan Alexa Davis
Sarah Grohl
Ben Taylor
Derek Yoo
Defending Jacob — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Defending Jacob in United States?
Defending Jacob is streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Defending Jacob on Apple TV?
Yes — Defending Jacob is currently available on Apple TV in United States.
▸What language is Defending Jacob in?
Defending Jacob is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Defending Jacob are there?
Defending Jacob has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.
▸What is Defending Jacob rated?
Defending Jacob is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 1,564 ratings.
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