Barrymore (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Barrymore is a drama film directed by Erik Canuel, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. As John Barrymore reckons with the ravages of his life of excess, he rents an old theatre to rehearse for a backer's audition to raise money for a revival of his 1920 Broadway triumph in Richard III.
Who’s in it. Barrymore stars Christopher Plummer as John Barrymore and John Plumpis as Frank, The Prompter.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Barrymore has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV and 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 Barrymore page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barrymore tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barrymore (2012)?
- In US, Barrymore is available to stream on AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV, and 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 Barrymore worth watching?
- Barrymore 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 Barrymore?
- Barrymore stars Christopher Plummer and John Plumpis.
- When was Barrymore released?
- Barrymore was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.