Barrio (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Barrio is a drama film directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Bored 15-year-old school chums Rai Manu and Javi dream of sexual adventures and exotic resorts while the well-off population of Madrid flock to the beaches on a summer holiday. The youths hang around the concrete wasteland killing time by reading the sex classifieds and pushing their luck. They masturbate, thieve, fight with their families and get involved in a drug bust. Finally Rai, the most daring and restless of the trio - gets shot while trying to steal stereo gear from a car. Each adolescent faces a dreary home life but when they get together they enjoy each other's company to the full. The film is an engaging mixture of comedy drama and the pathos of life in a Madrid neighborhood.
Who’s in it. Barrio stars Críspulo Cabezas as Rai, Timy Benito as Javi, Eloi Yebra as Manu and Marieta Orozco as Susi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Barrio 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 Barrio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barrio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barrio (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barrio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Barrio worth watching?
- Barrio holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barrio?
- Barrio stars Críspulo Cabezas, Timy Benito, Eloi Yebra, Marieta Orozco and Enrique Villén.
- When was Barrio released?
- Barrio was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.