Waiting for the Barbarians (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, Waiting for the Barbarians is a drama film directed by Eugène Green, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Six strangers confront their uniquely 21st century anxieties with the help of a sorcerer in this playful performance art consciousness-bender-cum-ghost story about the search for meaning in the age of social media.
Who’s in it. Waiting for the Barbarians stars Valentine Carette as Mélian de Montmélior, Hélène Gratet as La magesse, Fitzgerald Berthon as Le mage and Anne-Sophie Bailly as La peintrice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Waiting for the Barbarians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for the Barbarians page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for the Barbarians tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for the Barbarians (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for the Barbarians change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting for the Barbarians worth watching?
- Waiting for the Barbarians holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting for the Barbarians?
- Waiting for the Barbarians stars Valentine Carette, Hélène Gratet, Fitzgerald Berthon, Anne-Sophie Bailly and Chloé Chevalier.
- When was Waiting for the Barbarians released?
- Waiting for the Barbarians was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.