Barfly
“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”
Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stools. But, they like each other's company—and Barfly captures their giddy, gin-soaked attempts to make a go of life on the skids.
Where to watch Barfly in United States
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Where is Barfly streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Barfly
Barfly is a 1987 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Barbet Schroeder. The cast is led by Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Barfly was produced by Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group, and American Zoetrope and made in United States of America. It was released on September 2, 1987, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Writers
- Charles Bukowski
- Release date
- September 2, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group, American Zoetrope
Barfly cast & crew
Barfly was directed by Barbet Schroeder and written by Charles Bukowski.
The cast features Mickey Rourke as Henry Chinaski, Faye Dunaway as Wanda Wilcox, Alice Krige as Tully Sorenson, Jack Nance as Detective, J.C. Quinn as Jim, and Frank Stallone Jr. as Eddie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jack Baran, cinematography is by Robby Müller, and it was produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.
Is Barfly worth watching?
Barfly holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 388 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Barfly is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Barfly
Barfly isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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Cast of Barfly
Mickey Rourke
Henry Chinaski
Faye Dunaway
Wanda Wilcox
Alice Krige
Tully Sorenson
Jack Nance
Detective
J.C. Quinn
Jim
Frank Stallone Jr.
Eddie
Sandy Martin
Janice
Roberta Bassin
Lilly
Gloria LeRoy
Grandma Moses
Joe Unger
Ben
Harry Cohn
Rick
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Joe
Barfly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Barfly in United States?
Barfly is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Barfly in?
Barfly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Barfly?
Barfly runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Barfly rated?
Barfly is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 388 ratings.
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