The Bar (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, The Bar is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Álex de la Iglesia, running about 102 minutes. “Ordering coffee can cost your life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In downtown Madrid, a series of mysterious gunshots trap a motley assortment of people in a decrepit bar.
Who’s in it. The Bar stars Blanca Suárez as Elena, Mario Casas as Nacho, Carmen Machi as Trini and Secun de la Rosa as Sátur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Bar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Bar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bar (2017)?
- In US, The Bar is available to 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 The Bar worth watching?
- The Bar holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bar?
- The Bar stars Blanca Suárez, Mario Casas, Carmen Machi, Secun de la Rosa and Jaime Ordóñez.
- When was The Bar released?
- The Bar was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.