Barbarossa (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Barbarossa is a drama and history film directed by Renzo Martinelli, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Year 1100. Italy.The Northern lands are ruled by a German emperor: Fredrick aka "Barbarossa. His dream is to conquer also the lands in the Center and in the South so as to revive the Empire that was once of the one Charles Magno.But in the North a young man from Milan has formed an army of 900 young men coming from different cities: the "company of death". This young man's name is Alberto Da Giussano. His dream is to defeat the Emperor and to give back freedom to the Northern lands.
Who’s in it. Barbarossa stars Rutger Hauer as Federico Barbarossa, Raz Degan as Alberto da Giussano, Kasia Smutniak as Eleonora and Cécile Cassel as Beatrice di Borgogna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Barbarossa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barbarossa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barbarossa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barbarossa (2009)?
- In CA, Barbarossa is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barbarossa worth watching?
- Barbarossa holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barbarossa?
- Barbarossa stars Rutger Hauer, Raz Degan, Kasia Smutniak, Cécile Cassel and Ángela Molina.
- When was Barbarossa released?
- Barbarossa was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.