Barbershop (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2002, Barbershop is a comedy and drama film directed by Tim Story, running about 102 minutes. “Everyone's gettin' lined up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time. After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out.
Who’s in it. Barbershop stars Ice Cube as Calvin Palmer, Anthony Anderson as J.D., Cedric the Entertainer as Eddie and Sean Patrick Thomas as Jimmy James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Barbershop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $77.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and 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 Barbershop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barbershop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barbershop (2002)?
- In US, Barbershop is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Barbershop worth watching?
- Barbershop holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barbershop?
- Barbershop stars Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Sean Patrick Thomas and Eve.
- When was Barbershop released?
- Barbershop was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.