Barfly (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1987, Barfly is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 100 minutes. “Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stools. But, they like each other's company—and Barfly captures their giddy, gin-soaked attempts to make a go of life on the skids.
Who’s in it. Barfly stars Mickey Rourke as Henry Chinaski, Faye Dunaway as Wanda Wilcox, Alice Krige as Tully Sorenson and Jack Nance as Detective, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Barfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barfly tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barfly (1987)?
- In US, Barfly is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barfly worth watching?
- Barfly holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barfly?
- Barfly stars Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance and J.C. Quinn.
- When was Barfly released?
- Barfly was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.