Barbarians Rising (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, Barbarians Rising is an action & adventure and documentary series.
What it’s about. Told from the perspective of the rebel leaders, the series chronicles a wave of rebellions against absolute power by those the Roman Empire called “barbarians” – tribes they viewed as beyond the fringe of civilization that lived a brutish and violent existence. But these also were men and women who launched epic struggles that shaped the world to come with a centuries-long fight to defeat the sprawling empire.
Who’s in it. Barbarians Rising stars Michael Ealy as Himself - Narrator (voice), Nicholas Pinnock as Hannibal, Jefferson Hall as Viriathus and Ben Batt as Spartacus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Barbarians Rising has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barbarians Rising page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barbarians Rising tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barbarians Rising (2016)?
- In US, Barbarians Rising is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, 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 Barbarians Rising worth watching?
- Barbarians Rising holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Barbarians Rising?
- Barbarians Rising stars Michael Ealy, Nicholas Pinnock, Jefferson Hall, Ben Batt and Tom Hopper.
- When was Barbarians Rising released?
- Barbarians Rising was released in 2016.