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Barbara

7.120121h 45mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorChristian Petzold

WritersChristian Petzold·Harun Farocki

ProducersMichael Weber·Florian Koerner von Gustorf

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Christian Petzold

Assistenzärztin Schulze

Claudia Geisler-Bading

Stationsschwester Schlösser

Hausmeisterin Bungert

Jasna Fritzi Bauer

Stella

Peer-Uwe Teska

Kellner im Ausflugslokal

Elisabeth Lehmann

Junge Kellnerin

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Barbara — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barbara?

Barbara isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Barbara on Netflix?

No, Barbara is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is Barbara on Amazon Prime Video?

Barbara isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Barbara for free?

Barbara isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.