Major Barbara (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1941, Major Barbara is a comedy film directed by Gabriel Pascal, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Idealistic young Barbara is the daughter of rich weapons manufacturer Andrew Undershaft. She rebels against her estranged father by joining the Salvation Army. Wooed by professor-turned-preacher Adolphus Cusins, Barbara eventually grows disillusioned with her causes and begins to see things from her father's perspective.
Who’s in it. Major Barbara stars Wendy Hiller as Major Barbara Undershaft, Rex Harrison as Adolphus Cusins, Robert Morley as Andrew Undershaft and Robert Newton as Bill Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Major Barbara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Major Barbara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Major Barbara tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Major Barbara (1941)?
- In US, Major Barbara is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Major Barbara worth watching?
- Major Barbara holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Major Barbara?
- Major Barbara stars Wendy Hiller, Rex Harrison, Robert Morley, Robert Newton and Sybil Thorndike.
- When was Major Barbara released?
- Major Barbara was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.