The Barrier (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1979, The Barrier is a fantasy and drama film directed by Christo Christov, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. In this picture, the barrier epitomizes the line between reality and dreams, the pattern of harmony and happiness. The delicate, pretty, sensitive Dorotea and the sedate middle-aged composer Antoni meet by chance. He gives her shelter in his house. Famous composer falls under the spell of young Dorothea: A pretty, thin-skinned, though quite an eccentric girl.
Who’s in it. The Barrier stars Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy as Antoni Manev, Vania Tzvetkova as Doroteya, Evgeniya Barakova as Saprugata and Maria Dimcheva as Dr. Yurukova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Barrier has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Barrier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barrier tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Barrier (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Barrier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Barrier worth watching?
- The Barrier holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Barrier?
- The Barrier stars Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Vania Tzvetkova, Evgeniya Barakova, Maria Dimcheva and Ivan Kondov.
- When was The Barrier released?
- The Barrier was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.