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Barbara

★ 7.2(361)20121h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Christian Petzold
Release date: 2012-03-08
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: German
Box office: $6,889,185
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Schramm Film

Barbara — trailer

About Barbara

Barbara is a 2012 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Christian Petzold, starring Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld and Rainer Bock. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 361 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Barbara in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

small townvisastasiloverdoctoreast germany1980s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Barbara in Canada?+

Barbara is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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How long is Barbara?+

Barbara has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Barbara?+

Barbara stars Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Rainer Bock, Christina Hecke and Claudia Geisler-Bading.

When did Barbara come out?+

Barbara is a 2012 movie directed by Christian Petzold.

What genre is Barbara?+

Barbara is Drama film.

Who directed Barbara?+

Barbara was directed by Christian Petzold.

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