Movie

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles

“One day. Six cities. A thousand stories.”

★ 7.6(5)20182h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Bijan Sheibani
Release date: 2018-01-09
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: National Theatre

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles — trailer

About National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles is a 2018 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Bijan Sheibani, starring Maynard Eziashi, Sule Rimi and Fisayo Akinade. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Follow along as we leap from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.

Cast

Maynard Eziashi

Musa / Andile / Mensah

Sule Rimi

Elnathan / Benjamin / Dwain

Fisayo Akinade

Samuel

Hammed Animashaun

Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe

Peter Bankolé

Kwabena / Brian / Fabrice / Olawale

Simon Manyonda

Tanaka / Fiifi

Patrice Naiambana

Tokunbo / Paul / Simphiwe

Cyril Nri

Emmauel

Kwami Odoom

Ethan

Abdul Salis

Kwame / Simon / Wole

Anthony Welsh

Winston / Shoni

David Webber

Abram / Ohene / Sizwe

Themes & keywords

live performancebarbershopfilmed theater

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles in Canada?+

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles on Netflix?+

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?+

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?+

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles stars Maynard Eziashi, Sule Rimi, Fisayo Akinade, Hammed Animashaun and Peter Bankolé.

When did National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles come out?+

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles is a 2018 movie directed by Bijan Sheibani.

What genre is National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?+

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?+

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles was directed by Bijan Sheibani.