Barbara
In 1980s East Germany, Berlin doctor Barbara is banished to a country medical clinic for applying for an exit visa. Deeply unhappy with her reassignment and fearful of her co-workers as possible Stasi informants, Barbara stays aloof, especially from the good-natured clinic head, Andre.
Where to watch Barbara in United States
Amazon Prime Video
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Kino Film Collection
Kanopy
Hoopla
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Barbara there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Barbara streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | — |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | filmingo | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | MUBI, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | 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 7.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection.
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 7.2/10 from 362 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 United States, you can stream Barbara on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States 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 United States?
Barbara is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Barbara on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Barbara is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸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 7.2/10 audience score from 362 ratings.
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