6.9
Is The Barker worth watching?
69
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).
69
GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
A successful carnival barker deals with the arrival of his eager son, who he'd hoped would stay far from the carnival world, his son's entanglement with a showgirl, and his own jealous mistress.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares.
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- Directed by
- George Fitzmaurice
- Written by
- Joseph Jackson, Benjamin Glazer
- Produced by
- Al Rockett, Richard A. Rowland
- Music by
- Louis Silvers
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Facts
October 2, 1928 · 1 h 20 min · NR
- Released
- October 2, 1928
- Runtime
- 1 h 20 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Q&A
3 questions, like "Is The Barker worth watching?"
Questions about The Barker
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Barker good for date night?
and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Can I half-watch The Barker?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.