Barry Lyndon (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1975, Barry Lyndon is a drama, war and romance film directed by Stanley Kubrick, running about 185 minutes. “At long last Redmond Barry became a gentleman—and that was his tragedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.
Who’s in it. Barry Lyndon stars Ryan O'Neal as Redmond Barry / Barry Lyndon, Marisa Berenson as Lady Lyndon, Patrick Magee as The Chevalier de Balibari and Hardy Krüger as Capt. Potzdorf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Barry Lyndon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $199K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Barry Lyndon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barry Lyndon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barry Lyndon (1975)?
- In US, Barry Lyndon is available to 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 Barry Lyndon worth watching?
- Barry Lyndon holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Barry Lyndon?
- Barry Lyndon stars Ryan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Hardy Krüger and Diana Körner.
- When was Barry Lyndon released?
- Barry Lyndon was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 185 minutes.