The Barbarians (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, The Barbarians is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Ruggero Deodato, running about 87 minutes. “Warriors. Conquerors. Heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Orphaned brothers Kutchek and Gore are adopted by a tribe led by Canary the owner of a powerful jewel. The evil Kadar wants both Canary and the jewel. Attacking the tribe he kidnaps Canary but the stone eludes him. The brothers are taken to be trained as gladiators and years later have grown to be VERY big. They escape and set off on a quest to find the jewel and rescue Canary.
Who’s in it. The Barbarians stars Peter Paul as Kutchek, David Paul as Gore, Richard Lynch as Kadar and Eva LaRue as Kara/Ismene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Barbarians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $800K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Barbarians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barbarians tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Barbarians (1987)?
- In US, The Barbarians is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Barbarians worth watching?
- The Barbarians holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Barbarians?
- The Barbarians stars Peter Paul, David Paul, Richard Lynch, Eva LaRue and Virginia Bryant.
- When was The Barbarians released?
- The Barbarians was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.