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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
ProducersBen Stillman·Teddy Schwarzman

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Vikram Gandhi

DTDevon Terrell
Devon Terrell
Barack Hussein Obama
ATAnya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy
Charlotte Baughman
JMJason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell
PJ
ECEllar Coltrane
Ellar Coltrane
Will
JEJenna Elfman
Jenna Elfman
Kathy Baughman
LRLinus Roache
Linus Roache
Bill Baughman
ANAvi Nash
Avi Nash
Saleem
JHJohn Benjamin Hickey
John Benjamin Hickey
Professor Gray
AJAshley Judd
Ashley Judd
Ann Dunham
SP
Sawyer Pierce
Thad
EBEric Berryman
Eric Berryman
Ali
RRRalph Rodriguez
Ralph Rodriguez
Andre

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Barry — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barry?

Barry is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is Barry on Netflix?

Yes — Barry is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Barry on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Barry isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States 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 United States, 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).