Movie

Barabbas

“The man of violence in whose place Christ died”

★ 6.9(178)19612h 17m

Barabbas is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Barabbas

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Good to know

Director: Richard Fleischer
Release date: 1961-12-23
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: English
Box office: $5,800,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: DDL Cinematografica

Barabbas — trailer

About Barabbas

Barabbas is a 1961 movie in the History, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano and Arthur Kennedy. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 178 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Barabbas in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

roman empirechristianitycrucifixionbiblebiographycatholicpeplumbarabbas1st centuryjesus christroman legionchristian filmpôncio pilatosjudeiapontius pilatus

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Barabbas in Canada?+

In Canada, Barabbas is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Barabbas on Netflix?+

Barabbas is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Barabbas?+

Barabbas has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in Barabbas?+

Barabbas stars Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado and Harry Andrews.

When did Barabbas come out?+

Barabbas is a 1961 movie directed by Richard Fleischer.

What genre is Barabbas?+

Barabbas is History, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Barabbas?+

Barabbas was directed by Richard Fleischer.