The Barbarian Invasions (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2003, The Barbarian Invasions is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Denys Arcand, running about 99 minutes. “A comedy about sex, friendship, and all other things that invade our lives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college professor, Remy, learns that he is dying of liver cancer. His ex-wife, Louise, asks their estranged son, Sebastian, a successful businessman living in London, to come home. Sebastian makes the impossible happen, using his contacts and disrupting the Canadian healthcare system in every way possible to help his father fight his terminal illness to the bitter end, while reuniting some of Remy's old friends, including Pierre, Alain, Dominique, Diane, and Claude, who return to see their friend before he passes on.
Who’s in it. The Barbarian Invasions stars Rémy Girard as Rémy, Stéphane Rousseau as Sébastien, Marie-Josée Croze as Nathalie and Dorothée Berryman as Louise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Barbarian Invasions has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Barbarian Invasions page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barbarian Invasions tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Barbarian Invasions (2003)?
- In US, The Barbarian Invasions is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Barbarian Invasions worth watching?
- The Barbarian Invasions holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Barbarian Invasions?
- The Barbarian Invasions stars Rémy Girard, Stéphane Rousseau, Marie-Josée Croze, Dorothée Berryman and Louise Portal.
- When was The Barbarian Invasions released?
- The Barbarian Invasions was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.