Defending Jacob (2020)
Kernel Score: 92% · 1,529 ratings
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
First aired: 2020-04-24
Seasons: 1 · 8 episodes
Where to watch Defending Jacob
- Stream: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
Defending Jacob parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Defending Jacob is a tense TV-MA crime drama about a 14-year-old accused of murdering a classmate.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Centers on a teenage murder investigation involving a knife and a young suspect.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- 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
- J.K. Simmons as Billy Barber
- Daniel Henshall as Leonard Patz
- Betty Gabriel as Pam Duffy
- Sakina Jaffrey as Lynn Canavan
- Jordan Alexa Davis as Sarah Grohl
Defending Jacob FAQ
Is Defending Jacob good?
Defending Jacob has a 92% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,529 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Defending Jacob?
In the US you can stream Defending Jacob on Apple TV.
Is Defending Jacob OK for kids?
Defending Jacob is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Defending Jacob is a tense TV-MA crime drama about a 14-year-old accused of murdering a classmate.
What shows are like Defending Jacob?
If you liked Defending Jacob, try Mare of Easttown, Bosch, Perry Mason and Pretty Little Liars.