Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2016, Barbershop: The Next Cut is a comedy and drama film directed by Malcolm D. Lee, running about 112 minutes. “Everybody's back for a fresh cut” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. As the battle of the sexes rages on, a different kind of conflict has taken over Chicago. Crime and gangs are on the rise, leaving Calvin worried about the fate of his son. Together, the friends come up with a bold plan to take back their beloved neighborhood.

Who’s in it. Barbershop: The Next Cut stars Ice Cube as Calvin Palmer, Common as Jabari, Anthony Anderson as J.D. and Nicki Minaj as Draya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Barbershop: The Next Cut has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $55M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Barbershop: The Next Cut page.

If you liked it. Fans of Barbershop: The Next Cut tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)?
In US, Barbershop: The Next Cut is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Barbershop: The Next Cut worth watching?
Barbershop: The Next Cut holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Barbershop: The Next Cut?
Barbershop: The Next Cut stars Ice Cube, Common, Anthony Anderson, Nicki Minaj and Regina Hall.
When was Barbershop: The Next Cut released?
Barbershop: The Next Cut was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.