The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
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The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob

Best from age 7 · G · 1973 · 100 min

The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob

Victor Pivert, a bigoted factory owner, is taken hostage by an Arab rebel leader. They disguise themselves as rabbis to evade assassins and the police, leading to hilarious mistaken identities, including Pivert posing as the beloved Rabbi Jacob. A fast-paced comedy with chases and misunderstandings ensues.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Some slapstick chase sequences with minor peril.
  • Mild comedic portrayal of a bigoted character.
  • Brief moments of characters being held against their will.

Models well

  • Overcoming prejudice
  • Acceptance of others
  • Unlikely friendships

Talk about it after

  • How misunderstandings can lead to unexpected situations.
  • The importance of looking beyond appearances.
  • The humor found in different cultures interacting.
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