Barry Lyndon (1975)
An Irish rogue's cunning rise through 18th-century English society unfolds with atmospheric, melancholy grandeur.
An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.
How intense is Barry Lyndon?
Barry Lyndon has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG.
What Barry Lyndon feels like
- Tone
- atmosphericmelancholygrittyepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Barry Lyndon
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Is Barry Lyndon for you?
Is Barry Lyndon scary?
No. Barry Lyndon is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Barry Lyndon gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Barry Lyndon sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Barry Lyndon OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Barry Lyndon?
Barry Lyndon runs 3h 8m.
Where can I stream Barry Lyndon?
Barry Lyndon is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Barry Lyndon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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