Is the “Resurrection Jacob” movie on Netflix?

❘ Published: 2023-09-08T10:16:36

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Over the past week, Netflix users have been especially keen to watch Resurrection, seemingly a movie following a young boy named Jacob – here’s what you need to know.

Old shows and movies become smash hits and unlikely points of curiosity all the time. Just take Suits, USA Network’s legal comedy that isn’t just the most-watched series of the summer – it’s now one of the biggest shows in the history of streaming.

On other occasions, TikTok plants a seed that grows into a social media-wide obsession, often leading people on a manic hunt for whatever they’ve just watched “part 23” of; for example, a short film called Backstroke went viral earlier this year, but everyone thought it was on Netflix – when it isn’t, nor has it ever been.

So, what’s the craic with Resurrection, or “Resurrection Jacob” as some users have been searching, and is it on Netflix? We’re here to explain.

Resurrection Jacob movie explained – is it on Netflix?

First of all, Resurrection is a TV series, not a movie. It’s also not on Netflix.

The show ran for two seasons on ABC between 2014 and 2015, following a town where dead people suddenly start coming back to life – including an eight-year-old boy named Jacob, who drowned in 1982 but re-appears healthier than ever in the present day.

Despite high ratings in its first season, they took a drastic drop with Season 2, leading ABC to cancel the series. But here’s the thing: it’s never been on Netflix, despite many people thinking it’s on there.

There’s an easy answer to all of this confusion: small segments of the series have been uploaded to TikTok, where they’ve racked up millions of views. However, they’ve been incorrectly captioned with hashtags like #movie, #film, and #netflix.

How to watch Resurrection

Resurrection is available to buy or rent digitally via Amazon Prime, which you can sign up for here, and other on-demand platforms.

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