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Barbara

2017Movie1 h 38 min

DramaMusic
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic68–Rotten Tomatoes84%44%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic68–Rotten Tomatoes84%44%

Summary

An actress will play Barbara, the French singer.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Mathieu Amalric
Written by
Mathieu Amalric, Philippe Di Folco
Produced by
Patrick Godeau
Music by
Nicolas Fioraso, Stéphane Thiébaut, Fred Mays

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Facts

September 6, 2017 · 1 h 38 min · Drama, Music

Released
September 6, 2017
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Available in
31 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Barbara

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbara?

Kanopy

In the United States, Barbara is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Barbara worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Can I half-watch Barbara?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for ambiguity.

Is Barbara plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Barbara in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.