Barb Wire (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1996, Barb Wire is an action and science fiction film directed by David Hogan, running about 98 minutes. “Don't call me babe!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sexy nightclub owner, Barb Wire moonlights as a mercenary in Steel Harbor, one of the last free zones in the now fascist United States. When scientist Cora Devonshire wanders into Barb's establishment, she gets roped into a top-secret government plot involving biological weapons. Soon Barb is reunited with her old flame Axel Hood, who is now Cora's husband and a guerrilla fighter, resulting in plenty of tense action.
Who’s in it. Barb Wire stars Pamela Anderson as Barbara Kopetski, Temuera Morrison as Axel Hood, Victoria Rowell as Dr. Corrina Devonshire and Jack Noseworthy as Charlie Kopetski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Barb Wire has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Barb Wire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barb Wire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barb Wire (1996)?
- In US, Barb Wire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Barb Wire worth watching?
- Barb Wire holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barb Wire?
- Barb Wire stars Pamela Anderson, Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Jack Noseworthy and Udo Kier.
- When was Barb Wire released?
- Barb Wire was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.