Barabbas (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 5.5
Released in 2013, Barabbas is a drama series.
What it’s about. Billy Zane plays Barabbas, the man whose life was spared because of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Based on the novel by Par Lagerkvist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Barabbas is a story rooted in the Bible that will come to life on REELZ as a four-hour miniseries, telling the ultimate story of redemption. Barabbas was filmed in Tunisia and is directed by Emmy Award winner Roger Young.
Who’s in it. Barabbas stars Billy Zane as Barabbas, Marco Foschi as Jesus, Cristiana Capotondi as Ester and Filippo Nigro as Pontius Pilate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Barabbas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barabbas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barabbas tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barabbas (2013)?
- In US, Barabbas is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barabbas worth watching?
- Barabbas holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barabbas?
- Barabbas stars Billy Zane, Marco Foschi, Cristiana Capotondi, Filippo Nigro and Anna Valle.
- When was Barabbas released?
- Barabbas was released in 2013.