Barbara
Exiled to a rural clinic in 1980s East Germany for seeking an exit visa, a disillusioned doctor maintains a guarded distance from her colleagues, unsure if the kindly head physician is a genuine ally or a Stasi informant.
Where to watch Barbara in India
Can I watch Barbara in India? Yes — you can stream Barbara in India on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
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Where is Barbara streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | — |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | filmingo | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | MUBI, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING, MUBI | — |
About Barbara
Barbara is a 2012 German-language drama film directed by Christian Petzold. The cast is led by Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Rainer Bock. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 400 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
Barbara was produced by Schramm Film, ZDF, and ARTE and made in Germany. It was released on March 8, 2012, and carries a 12A certification. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Christian Petzold
- Writers
- Christian Petzold, Harun Farocki
- Release date
- March 8, 2012
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- 12A
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Schramm Film, ZDF, ARTE
Barbara cast & crew
Barbara was directed by Christian Petzold and written by Christian Petzold and Harun Farocki.
The cast features Nina Hoss as Barbara, Ronald Zehrfeld as André, Rainer Bock as Klaus Schütz, Christina Hecke as Assistenzärztin Schulze, Claudia Geisler-Bading as Stationsschwester Schlösser, and Peter Weiss as Medizinstudent.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stefan Will, cinematography is by Hans Fromm, and it was produced by Michael Weber and Florian Koerner von Gustorf.
Is Barbara worth watching?
Barbara holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 374 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Barbara is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Barbara
In India, you can stream Barbara on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Barbara
Nina Hoss
Barbara
Ronald Zehrfeld
André
Rainer Bock
Klaus Schütz
Christina Hecke
Assistenzärztin Schulze
Claudia Geisler-Bading
Stationsschwester Schlösser
Peter Weiss
Medizinstudent
Carolin Haupt
Medizinstudentin
Deniz Petzold
Angelo
Rosa Enskat
Hausmeisterin Bungert
Jasna Fritzi Bauer
Stella
Peer-Uwe Teska
Kellner im Ausflugslokal
Elisabeth Lehmann
Junge Kellnerin
Barbara — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Barbara in India?
Barbara is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in India.
▸Where can I watch Barbara in the US?
In the US, Barbara is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Barbara in the UK?
In the UK, Barbara is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸Is Barbara on MUBI?
Yes — Barbara is currently available on MUBI in India.
▸What language is Barbara in?
Barbara is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Barbara?
Barbara runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Barbara rated?
Barbara is rated 12A. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 374 ratings.
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