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Barbary Coast

1935Movie1 h 30 minNR

RomanceWestern
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes92%50%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes92%50%

Summary

Mary Rutledge arrives from the east, finds her fiancé dead, and goes to work at the roulette wheel of Luis Chamalis' Bella Donna, a rowdy gambling house in San Francisco in the 1850s.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Howard Hawks
Written by
Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Produced by
Samuel Goldwyn
Music by
Alfred Newman

Everyone

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Facts

October 13, 1935 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
October 13, 1935
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Western, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
33 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbary Coast?"

Questions about Barbary Coast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbary Coast?

PlexPrimeKanopyFawesomeMometuTubi TV

In the United States, Barbary Coast streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Fawesome, Mometu, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Barbary Coast worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is Barbary Coast good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Barbary Coast plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.