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Barry

2016Movie1 h 44 min

66

GoodGoodWatch score

66

GoodGoodWatch score

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Summary

A young Barack Obama forges his identity while dealing with race, divergent cultures and ordinary life as a New York City college student.

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Directed by: Vikram Gandhi
Written by: Adam Mansbach
Produced by: Dana O'Keefe, Vikram Gandhi, Teddy Schwarzman
Music by: Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans

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September 10, 2016 · 1 h 44 min · Strong Language

Released: September 10, 2016
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Barry?

In the United States, Barry streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Barry worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is Barry plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Will I feel good after watching Barry?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.