Barry (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, Barry is a drama film directed by Vikram Gandhi, running about 104 minutes. “Before he was Barack, he was Barry” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biopic of Barack Obama set during his time as a college student in New York City.
Who’s in it. Barry stars Devon Terrell as Barack Hussein Obama, Anya Taylor-Joy as Charlotte Baughman, Ashley Judd as Ann Dunham and Jenna Elfman as Kathy Baughman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Barry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barry (2016)?
- In US, Barry is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barry worth watching?
- Barry holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barry?
- Barry stars Devon Terrell, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ashley Judd, Jenna Elfman and Jason Mitchell.
- When was Barry released?
- Barry was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.