Barbara (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, Barbara is a drama and romance film directed by Nils Malmros, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. Young vicar Mr. Paul arrives at the Faroe Islands to take up a benefice, and meets the young Barbara, twice married to vicars, and with both husbands laid cold in the grave. Despite the warnings of the surrounding community and his own religious scruples, he falls victim to Barbara's at once innocent and sinful charm. The appearance of the charming and gallant Andreas Heide in Thorshavn puts their love to the severest of tests.
Who’s in it. Barbara stars Anneke von der Lippe as Barbara, Lars Simonsen as Poul Aggersoee, Trond Høvik as Gabriel and Jesper Christensen as Judge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Barbara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barbara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barbara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barbara (1997)?
- In GB, Barbara is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barbara worth watching?
- Barbara holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barbara?
- Barbara stars Anneke von der Lippe, Lars Simonsen, Trond Høvik, Jesper Christensen and Jens Okking.
- When was Barbara released?
- Barbara was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.