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Barry

5.720161h 44mMovieDrama

A young Barack Obama forges his identity while dealing with race, divergent cultures and ordinary life as a New York City college student.

DirectorVikram Gandhi

WriterAdam Mansbach

ProducersDana O'Keefe·Vikram Gandhi

Where to watch

Netflix

Netflix Standard with Ads

Netflix Standard with Ads

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Vikram Gandhi

Devon Terrell

Barack Hussein Obama

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy

Charlotte Baughman

Jason Mitchell

Ellar Coltrane

Jenna Elfman

Linus Roache

Avi Nash

John Benjamin Hickey

John Benjamin Hickey

Ashley Judd

Sawyer Pierce

Eric Berryman

Ralph Rodriguez

Ralph Rodriguez

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Barry — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barry?

Barry is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is Barry on Netflix?

Yes — Barry is available on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Barry on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Barry isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Barry for free?

Barry is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Barry based on a true story?

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