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Barbara

7.120121h 45m12AMovieDrama

In 1980s East Germany, Berlin doctor Barbara is banished to a country medical clinic for applying for an exit visa. Deeply unhappy with her reassignment and fearful of her co-workers as possible Stasi informants, Barbara stays aloof, especially from the good-natured clinic head, Andre.

DirectorChristian Petzold

WritersChristian Petzold·Harun Farocki

ProducersMichael Weber·Florian Koerner von Gustorf

Where to watch

MUBI

MUBI Amazon Channel

MUBI Amazon Channel

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Christian Petzold

Nina Hoss

Ronald Zehrfeld

Ronald Zehrfeld

Rainer Bock

Christina Hecke

Christina Hecke

Assistenzärztin Schulze

Claudia Geisler-Bading

Claudia Geisler-Bading

Stationsschwester Schlösser

Peter Weiss

Carolin Haupt

Medizinstudentin

Deniz Petzold

Rosa Enskat

Hausmeisterin Bungert

Jasna Fritzi Bauer

Jasna Fritzi Bauer

Peer-Uwe Teska

Kellner im Ausflugslokal

Elisabeth Lehmann

Elisabeth Lehmann

Junge Kellnerin

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Barbara — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barbara?

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

Is Barbara on Netflix?

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

Is Barbara on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Barbara for free?

Barbara is available on MUBI in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.