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The Legend of Barney Thomson

6.120151h 36mMovieComedyDrama

Barney Thomson, awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer.

DirectorRobert Carlyle
WritersRichard Cowan·Colin McLaren
ProducersDaria Jovicic·Doug Apatow

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Cast · Directed by Robert Carlyle

RCRobert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle
Barney
ETEmma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Cemolina
RWRay Winstone
Ray Winstone
Holdall
AJAshley Jensen
Ashley Jensen
Detective Inspector June Robertson
JCJames Cosmo
James Cosmo
James Henderson
TCTom Courtenay
Tom Courtenay
Chief Superintendent McManaman
KGKevin Guthrie
Kevin Guthrie
MacPherson
MCMartin Compston
Martin Compston
Chris
SMStephen McCole
Stephen McCole
Wullie
BPBrian Pettifer
Brian Pettifer
Charlie
PE
Paul Ellard
Bingo caller
SD
Scott Dymond
Customer Number 1

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The Legend of Barney Thomson — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Legend of Barney Thomson?

The Legend of Barney Thomson is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film and Rakuten TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Legend of Barney Thomson on Netflix?

No, The Legend of Barney Thomson is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Icon Film.

Is The Legend of Barney Thomson on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Legend of Barney Thomson is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Legend of Barney Thomson for free?

The Legend of Barney Thomson is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom.