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Barfly

6.919871h 40mRMovieComedyDramaRomance

Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stools. But, they like each other's company—and Barfly captures their giddy, gin-soaked attempts to make a go of life on the skids.

DirectorBarbet Schroeder
WriterCharles Bukowski
ProducersYoram Globus·Fred Roos

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Cast · Directed by Barbet Schroeder

MRMickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke
Henry Chinaski
FDFaye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway
Wanda Wilcox
AKAlice Krige
Alice Krige
Tully Sorenson
JNJack Nance
Jack Nance
Detective
JQJ.C. Quinn
J.C. Quinn
Jim
FJFrank Stallone Jr.
Frank Stallone Jr.
Eddie
SMSandy Martin
Sandy Martin
Janice
RBRoberta Bassin
Roberta Bassin
Lilly
GLGloria LeRoy
Gloria LeRoy
Grandma Moses
JUJoe Unger
Joe Unger
Ben
HC
Harry Cohn
Rick
PVPruitt Taylor Vince
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Joe

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Barfly — streaming FAQ

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Barfly isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Barfly on Netflix?

No, Barfly is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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

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Barfly isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.