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Waiting for the Barbarians

5.920191h 52mRMovieDramaHistory

At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.

DirectorCiro Guerra
WriterCiro Guerra
ProducersOlga Segura-Gall·Andrea Iervolino

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Not available in India
Streaming in 52 other countries

Waiting for the Barbarians isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium and 48 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ciro Guerra

MRMark Rylance
Mark Rylance
The Magistrate
JDJohnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Colonel Joll
RPRobert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson
Officer Mandel
GBGana Bayarsaikhan
Gana Bayarsaikhan
The Girl
GSGreta Scacchi
Greta Scacchi
Mai
DDDavid Dencik
David Dencik
The Clerk
SRSam Reid
Sam Reid
The Lieutenant
HMHarry Melling
Harry Melling
Garrison Soldier #4
BMBill Milner
Bill Milner
Garrison Soldier #5
GD
Gursed Dalkhsuren
Old Prisoner
TPTserendagva Purevdorj
Tserendagva Purevdorj
Old Barbarian
HBHami Belal
Hami Belal
Joll's Man #1

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Waiting for the Barbarians — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waiting for the Barbarians?

Waiting for the Barbarians isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in United Arab Emirates, Argentina and Austria and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Waiting for the Barbarians on Netflix?

No, Waiting for the Barbarians is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Waiting for the Barbarians on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Waiting for the Barbarians isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Waiting for the Barbarians for free?

Waiting for the Barbarians isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.