Barabbas (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, Barabbas is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Roger Young, running about 192 minutes. “Where the Bible left off...his story of redemption began.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Barabbas or Jesus Barabbas (literally "son of the father" or "Jesus, son of the father" respectively) is a figure in the account of the Passion of Christ, in which he is the insurrectionary whom Pontius Pilate freed at the Passover feast in Jerusalem, instead of Jesus Christ.
Who’s in it. Barabbas stars Billy Zane as Barabbas, Cristiana Capotondi as Ester, Filippo Nigro as Pontius Pilate and Anna Valle as Claudia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Barabbas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. 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 (2012)?
- In GB, Barabbas is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barabbas worth watching?
- Barabbas holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barabbas?
- Barabbas stars Billy Zane, Cristiana Capotondi, Filippo Nigro, Anna Valle and Tommaso Ramenghi.
- When was Barabbas released?
- Barabbas was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 192 minutes.