Barbarian

2022·Movie
1h 43min·R
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic1007.3Rotten Tomatoes92%69%

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Barbarian fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

  • Tension10
  • Scare9
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some cringe comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

The mind, mystery, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout sound design and editing

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Some stay for a night. Some stay for a week. Some never leave.

In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to stay the night anyway.
Twisted HorrorHigh TensionShocking RevealsPsychological TerrorSurvival ThrillerUnpredictable PlotDisturbing ScenariosModern Classic HorrorClaustrophobic Dread

Crew

Directed by:
Zach Cregger, Todor Chapkanov, Ivana Djidrova
Written by:
Zach Cregger
Produced by:
Bill Skarsgård, Alex Lebovici, Arnon Milchan
Composed by:
Shawn Kennelly, Richard Kitting, Anna Drubich

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Barbarian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbarian legally?

HuluNetflixfuboTVYouTube TV

Barbarian is included with a subscription to Hulu, Netflix, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Barbarian worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Barbarian rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Barbarian?

1 h 43 min

Barbarian runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Barbarian?

Critics96
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Barbarian higher (96) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Barbarian a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$45 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 10.1 times its budget.

What language is Barbarian in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Barbarian?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Barbarian in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Barbarian use?

Obliviously EvilAtomic F-BombHate SinkScenery DissonanceScenery GornBait-and-SwitchSnuff FilmTempting FateNever My FaultWalking SpoilerShadow ArchetypeMade of Ironand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 storytelling tropes for Barbarian, including Obliviously Evil, Atomic F-Bomb, Hate Sink.

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