Tezuka's Barbara (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2020, Tezuka's Barbara is a fantasy and mystery film directed by Makoto Tezuka, running about 100 minutes. “Macoto Tezuka brings Osamu Tezuka's erotic manga to life through the lens of Christopher Doyle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Barbara is an adult-orientated fantasy tale filled with love and the occult from Osamu Tezuka's reimagining of "The Tales of Hoffmann". Its story deals with the erotic and bizarre experiences of a famous novelist called Yosuke Mikura whose life is tossed upside down by a mysterious girl named "Barbara".
Who’s in it. Tezuka's Barbara stars Goro Inagaki as Yosuke Mikura, Fumi Nikaido as Barbara, Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Hiroyuki Yotsuya and Shizuka Ishibashi as Kanako Kai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tezuka's Barbara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tezuka's Barbara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tezuka's Barbara tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tezuka's Barbara (2020)?
- In GB, Tezuka's Barbara is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tezuka's Barbara worth watching?
- Tezuka's Barbara holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tezuka's Barbara?
- Tezuka's Barbara stars Goro Inagaki, Fumi Nikaido, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Shizuka Ishibashi and Minami.
- When was Tezuka's Barbara released?
- Tezuka's Barbara was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.