Babs (2017): Cast & Where to Watch
Babs is a 2017 drama directed by Dominic Leclerc, starring Honor Kneafsey as Teen Barbara, Barbara Windsor and Florence Keen. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Dominic Leclerc
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Babs About?
The premise of Babs without spoilers.
A captivating look at the life and career of Dame Barbara Windsor, this biographical story follows the actress as she prepares for a performance in 1993. Reflecting on her remarkable journey, she recalls her childhood, wartime evacuation, and the pivotal decision to change her name from Barbara Ann Deeks to Barbara Windsor after the Queen’s coronation. The narrative explores her complex relationship with her father, a troubled marriage to Ronnie Knight, and her breakthrough roles with Joan Littlewood and in the popular Carry On films. Despite personal challenges, Barbara remains dedicated to her fans, delivering memorable performances throughout her decades-long career.
Babs Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- barbara windsor character
- actress
- blonde
- singing
- train station
- song
- pier
- father daughter reunion
- father daughter conflict
- daddy's girl
- broadway
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- second wife
- theater director
- husband wife relationship
- release from prison
- nightclub
- gangster
- film clip
- film in film
- evacuee
- world war two
- prison visit
- bus conductor
- marriage proposal
- ex convict
- theater actress
- multiple actresses playing same role
- younger version of character
- aspiring actress
- film set
- movie star
- movie actress
- told in flashback
- surrealism
- flashback
- judge
- courtroom
- divorce court
- divorce
- father daughter estrangement
- mother daughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
- little girl
- london england
- criminal
- nickname as title
- nickname
- sleeping on the floor
- actress playing herself
Where to Watch Babs
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Babs Cast & Characters
Honor Kneafsey leads the cast as Teen Barbara, with Barbara Windsor as Barbara Windsor and Florence Keen as Child Barbara. Directed by Dominic Leclerc; 44 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dominic Leclerc
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Honor Kneafsey as Teen Barbara - Barbara Windsor as Barbara Windsor
- Florence Keen as Child Barbara
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Nick Moran as John Deeks
Also Starring in Babs
· 40 more- Leanne Best Rose Deeks
- Julia Ford Julie Deeks
- Luke Allen-Gale Ronnie Knight
- Rob Compton Ronnie Kray / Reggie Kray
- Ross Green Ronnie Scott
- Zoë Wanamaker Joan Littlewood
- Samantha Spiro Babs
- Alex MacQueen Peter Charlesworth
- Billy Burke Dancer (uncredited)
- Tom Forbes Warren Beatty
- Jaime Winstone Barbara Windsor (Young Adult)
- Nicholas Asbury Gerald Thomas
- Laurent Maurel Monsieur Vincent
- Sue Elliott-Nichols Barbara's Shoe Shop Manager
- Peter Hamilton Dyer Producer
- Toby Wharton Charlie Kray
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- Adam Lazarus Theatre Performer (uncredited)
- Jonathan Rhodes Peter Noble
- Robin Sebastian Kenneth Williams
- Robert East Divorce Judge
- Marty Cruikshank Aida Foster
- Rebecca Lee Jayne's Assistant
- Todd Von Joel Neil
- Daniel Ben Zenou Lionel Bart
- James Atherton Cliff (Saxophonist)
- Dean Roberts Stan
- Lewis Kirk Johnny Brandon
- Nathan Harmer Brian Mickey
- Charlie Archer Scott Mitchell
- Jerry-Jane Pears Jayne Mansfield
- Hannah Hutch Wife
- Lewis Maiella Chuck
- Jacob Krichefski Slim Cattan
- Tom Machell Man in Shoe Shop
- Rob Hughes Bernard Cribbins
- Joe Stilgoe Shepard Coleman
- Cally Lawrence Wardrobe Mistress
- Matthew Bates Rosie's Lawyer
- Rose Robinson Hat Girl
- Nicola Munns Young Actress
Babs Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Babs.
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Movies Like Babs
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Babs FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Babs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Babs?
Babs runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Babs released?
Babs was released on May 7, 2017.
Who directed Babs?
Babs was directed by Dominic Leclerc.
More films by Dominic Leclerc Who is in the cast of Babs?
Babs stars Honor Kneafsey as Teen Barbara, Barbara Windsor as Barbara Windsor and Florence Keen as Child Barbara, among 44 credited actors.
Where can I watch Babs?
In the US, Babs is streaming on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Babs have a post-credit scene?
No. Babs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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