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The Barbarians

1987Movie1 h 27 minR

52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd2.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–50%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd2.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

Orphaned brothers Kutchek and Gore are adopted by a tribe led by Canary the owner of a powerful jewel. The evil Kadar wants both Canary and the jewel. Attacking the tribe he kidnaps Canary but the stone eludes him.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

Movies with

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Ruggero Deodato
Written by
James R. Silke
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Pino Donaggio

Everyone

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Facts

March 20, 1987 · 1 h 27 min · R

Released
March 20, 1987
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Italy, United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$800,000
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Off with His Head!, The Starscream, Big Bad +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Barbarians?"

Questions about The Barbarians

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Barbarians?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, The Barbarians streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Barbarians worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.1 and Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5).

Can I half-watch The Barbarians?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Barbarians use?

Off with His Head!The StarscreamBig BadMade a SlaveArch-EnemyGuys Smash, Girls ShootCrystal BallProtagonist TitleEvil CrippleJob TitleFake-Out Make-OutFoolish Sibling, Responsible Siblingand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Off with His Head!, The Starscream, and Big Bad.