Barabbas (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1953, Barabbas is a drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The story about the thief who didn't get crucified because Jesus was choosen to take his place.
Who’s in it. Barabbas stars Ulf Palme as Barabbas, Hugo Björne as Leper at Death Valley, Eva Dahlbeck as The Mother and Anders Henrikson as Roman procurator on Cyprus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Barabbas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on BINGE. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barabbas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barabbas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barabbas (1953)?
- In AU, Barabbas is available to stream on BINGE. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barabbas worth watching?
- Barabbas holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barabbas?
- Barabbas stars Ulf Palme, Hugo Björne, Eva Dahlbeck, Anders Henrikson and Barbro Hiort af Ornäs.
- When was Barabbas released?
- Barabbas was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.