Barabbas
“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
Where to watch Barabbas in United States
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Where is Barabbas streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix, Sony One Amazon Channel | — |
About Barabbas
Barabbas is a 1961 English-language history, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer. The cast is led by Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Barabbas was produced by DDL Cinematografica and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America and Italy. It was released on December 23, 1961, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Writers
- Diego Fabbri, Salvatore Quasimodo, Christopher Fry
- Release date
- December 23, 1961
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Barabbas cast & crew
Barabbas was directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Diego Fabbri, Salvatore Quasimodo, and Christopher Fry.
The cast features Anthony Quinn as Barabbas, Silvana Mangano as Rachel, Arthur Kennedy as Pontius Pilate, Katy Jurado as Sara, Harry Andrews as Peter, and Vittorio Gassman as Sahak.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mario Nascimbene, cinematography is by Aldo Tonti, and it was produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
Is Barabbas worth watching?
Barabbas holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 179 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history, drama, and adventure, Barabbas is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Barabbas
Barabbas isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Barabbas
Anthony Quinn
Barabbas
Silvana Mangano
Rachel
Arthur Kennedy
Pontius Pilate
Katy Jurado
Sara
Harry Andrews
Peter
Vittorio Gassman
Sahak
Norman Wooland
Rufio
Valentina Cortese
Julia
Jack Palance
Torvald
Ernest Borgnine
Lucius
Arnoldo Foà
Joseph of Arimathea
Michael Gwynn
Lazarus
Barabbas — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Barabbas in United States?
Barabbas is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Barabbas in?
Barabbas is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Barabbas?
Barabbas runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is Barabbas rated?
Barabbas is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 179 ratings.
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