👉 Maccabees is a 1980 American comedy film directed by John Hughes and starring Tom Hanks. It was inspired by the life of the late Maccabee, the Jewish leader who led his people to victory against the Roman Empire in the Battle of Jerusalem during the First Temple War in AD 527 BCE. The film received critical acclaim for its humor, heartwarming message about friendship and sacrifice, and Hanks' performances as Tom Hanks and Michael Keaton
