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Barbara

5.920171h 38mMovieDramaMusic

An actress will play Barbara, the French singer. The shoot will soon start. The actress works on her character, her voice, the songs, scores, the gestures, knitting, scenes she has to learn, things are going okay, there's progress,…

DirectorMathieu Amalric

WritersPhilippe Di Folco·Mathieu Amalric

ProducerPatrick Godeau

Where to watch

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mathieu Amalric

Esther, la mère de Barbara

Grégoire Colin

Charley Marouani

Fanny Imber

Marie Chaix, l'assistante

Pierre Michon

Jacques Tournier (âgé)

Jacques Tournier (jeune)

Lisa Ray-Jacobs

L'agent de Brigitte

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Barbara — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barbara?

Barbara is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Barbara on Netflix?

No, Barbara is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Barbara on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Barbara for free?

Barbara is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is Barbara based on a true story?

Yes — Barbara is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).