Barry Lyndon poster

Barry Lyndon (1975)

Film · 3h 8m · Rated PG

Drama, Romance, War

An Irish rogue's cunning rise through 18th-century English society unfolds with atmospheric, melancholy grandeur.

Epic. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on YouTube (free).

Barry Lyndon parents guide

Heads up on moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and light gore. That is past what the PG on the box suggests. Beyond that, mild language and nothing scary.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is Barry Lyndon?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Barry Lyndon rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but it runs warmer than that: strong violence, and moderate sex and nudity. Know your kid.

What is Barry Lyndon about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

No. Brace yourself.

Cast and crew

Directed byStanley Kubrick
StarringRyan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Hardy Krüger, Steven Berkoff, Gay Hamilton

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