Movie

The Barrier

“Arthur Macdonald knew that a traffic barrier would save lives, but he must overcome other barriers first.”

20141h 26m

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Good to know

Director: James Beattie Morison
Release date: 2014-10-17
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada

About The Barrier

The Barrier is a 2014 movie in the Drama genre, directed by James Beattie Morison. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Barrier in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Recent graduate, Arthur Macdonald, narrowly avoids a collision with a truck when he takes a short-cut to work. In his job as traffic safety engineer he proposes to erect a median barrier to prevent collisions. His proposal meets with derision from his boss and indifference from the politicians and the public, but Arthur isn't about to give up. He struggles on toward his goal, despite limited resources, office politics, and City politics.

Themes & keywords

office politicspower politicsurban developmentnational transportation safety boardcity planningtraffic safetycivil engineeringurban planner

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Barrier in Mexico?+

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

Is The Barrier on Netflix?+

The Barrier is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Barrier?+

The Barrier has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When did The Barrier come out?+

The Barrier is a 2014 movie directed by James Beattie Morison.

What genre is The Barrier?+

The Barrier is Drama film.

Who directed The Barrier?+

The Barrier was directed by James Beattie Morison.