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The Barber of Siberia

1998·Movie
3h 0min·PG-13
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes13%88%
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes13%88%

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

He's Russian. That explains a lot.

Douglas is a foreign entrepreneur, who ventures to Russia in 1885 with dreams of selling a new, experimental steam-driven timber harvester in the wilds of Siberia. Jane is his assistant. On her travels, she meets two men who would change her life forever: a handsome young cadet Andrej Tolstoy with whom she shares a fondness for opera, and the powerful General Radlov who is entranced by her beauty and wants to marry her.
Period DramaRussianRomanceMelodramaPolitical IntrigueCharacter-DrivenEpicNostalgicClassical Score

Crew

Directed by:
Nikita Mikhalkov, Tasya Tsvetnova, Vladimir Krasinsky
Written by:
Nikita Mikhalkov, Nikita Mikhalkov, Rustam Ibragimbekov
Produced by:
Nikita Mikhalkov, Leonid Vereshchagin, Michel Seydoux
Composed by:
Eduard Artemyev, Vincent Arnardi, Jean Umansky

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Barber of Siberia legally?

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Is The Barber of Siberia worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Barber of Siberia rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Barber of Siberia?

3 h 0 min

The Barber of Siberia runs 3 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Barber of Siberia?

Critics13
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate The Barber of Siberia higher (82) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Barber of Siberia in?

RussianEnglishGerman

It was made in Russian, with some English, German. Produced in France, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Barber of Siberia?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Barber of Siberia in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Barber of Siberia use?

Creator CameoGorgeous Period DressScenery PornOfficer and a GentlemanHooker with a Heart of GoldFeet-First IntroductionMood WhiplashNot Quite the Right ThingDrill Sergeant NastyofficerCostume PornErmine Cape Effectand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Barber of Siberia, including Creator Cameo, Gorgeous Period Dress, Scenery Porn.