Barbara (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2017, Barbara is a drama and music film directed by Mathieu Amalric, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. When a director sets out to make a film about popular French singer Barbara, both he and the actress who is to play her are overwhelmed by the project.
Who’s in it. Barbara stars Jeanne Balibar as Brigitte / Barbara, Mathieu Amalric as Yves Zand, Vincent Peirani as Roland Romanelli and Aurore Clément as Esther, la mère de Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Barbara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barbara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barbara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barbara (2017)?
- In US, Barbara is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barbara worth watching?
- Barbara holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barbara?
- Barbara stars Jeanne Balibar, Mathieu Amalric, Vincent Peirani, Aurore Clément and Grégoire Colin.
- When was Barbara released?
- Barbara was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.