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Barney's Version

2010·Movie
2h 14min·R
IMDb7.3Metacritic676.5Rotten Tomatoes77%78%

Where to watch

FILMBOX+ StreamSony Pictures Core

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Barney's Version fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

First he got married. Then he got married again. Then he met the love of his life.

The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.
Biographical DramaCharacter StudyEccentric ProtagonistNon-linear NarrativeMultiple MarriagesExistential ThemesMelancholyCanadian Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Richard J. Lewis, Marie La Haye
Written by:
Mordecai Richler, Michael Konyves
Produced by:
Nina Gold, Pam Dixon, Andrea Kenyon
Composed by:
Ralph Small, Liz Gallacher, Pasquale Catalano

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Barney's Version

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barney's Version legally?

FILMBOX+ StreamSony Pictures Core

Barney's Version is included with a subscription to FilmBox+Stream in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Barney's Version worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Barney's Version rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Barney's Version?

2 h 14 min

Barney's Version runs 2 h 14 min.

Is Barney's Version based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Barney's Version?

Critics72
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Barney's Version much the same way.

Was Barney's Version a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What language is Barney's Version in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Barney's Version?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Barney's Version in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Barney's Version use?

DeterminatorHypocritical HumorDaddy's GirlSoap Within a ShowAdapted OutClear My NameChekhov's GunTrademark Favourite DrinkTrollChocolate BabyExotic Backdrop SettingNot Me This Timeand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Barney's Version, including Determinator, Hypocritical Humor, Daddy's Girl.