The Barrier (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1990, The Barrier is a drama film directed by Bassam Al-Thawadi, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Al-Hajiz (The Barrier), the movie deals with social and emotional barriers imposed upon individuals by society and also with those that the individual imposes upon himself. The characters in the movie lack the ability to communicate with each other and therefore, fail to understand their own emotions. Hence, they fail to maintain healthy relationships with each other because of the lack of love amongst them. This failure is attributed to the surrounding environment that dose not allow for healthy relationships to grow and prosper.
Who’s in it. The Barrier stars Ebrahim Bahar as Mustafa, Rashed Al-Hassan as Hassan, Mariam Ziman as Fatima and Gahtan Al-Gahtani as Mohammed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Barrier sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Barrier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barrier tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Barrier (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Barrier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Barrier worth watching?
- The Barrier holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Barrier?
- The Barrier stars Ebrahim Bahar, Rashed Al-Hassan, Mariam Ziman, Gahtan Al-Gahtani and Abdulrahman Barakat.
- When was The Barrier released?
- The Barrier was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.