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Major Barbara

6.819412h 1mNRMovieComedy

Idealistic young Barbara is the daughter of rich weapons manufacturer Andrew Undershaft. She rebels against her estranged father by joining the Salvation Army. Wooed by professor-turned-preacher Adolphus Cusins, Barbara eventually grows…

DirectorGabriel Pascal
WriterGeorge Bernard Shaw
ProducerGabriel Pascal

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gabriel Pascal

WHWendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller
Major Barbara Undershaft
RHRex Harrison
Rex Harrison
Adolphus Cusins
RMRobert Morley
Robert Morley
Andrew Undershaft
RNRobert Newton
Robert Newton
Bill Walker
STSybil Thorndike
Sybil Thorndike
The General
EWEmlyn Williams
Emlyn Williams
Snobby Prince
MLMarie Lohr
Marie Lohr
Lady Britomart
PDPenelope Dudley-Ward
Penelope Dudley-Ward
Sarah Undershaft
WHWalter Hudd
Walter Hudd
Stephen Undershaft
DTDavid Tree
David Tree
Charles Lomax
DKDeborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
Jenny Hill
DCDonald Calthrop
Donald Calthrop
Peter Shirley

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Major Barbara — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Major Barbara?

Major Barbara is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Major Barbara on Netflix?

No, Major Barbara is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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