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Barbara

1997Movie2 h 23 min

DramaRomance
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–44%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–44%

Summary

Young vicar Mr. Paul arrives at the Faroe Islands to take up a benefice, and meets the young Barbara, twice married to vicars, and with both husbands laid cold in the grave.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

Movies with

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Nils Malmros
Written by
Nils Malmros, John Mogensen
Produced by
Per Holst
Music by
Gunner Møller Pedersen

Everyone

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Facts

October 2, 1997 · 2 h 23 min · Sexual Content

Released
October 2, 1997
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Available in
34 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbara?"

Questions about Barbara

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbara?

It streams in 33 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Barbara worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Barbara good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Barbara plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Barbara in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.