Barry (2016): Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Barry is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Vikram Gandhi. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2017. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Stream it on Netflix.
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- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Vikram Gandhi
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English - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barry About?
The premise of Barry without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1981, a young Barack Obama, nicknamed "Barry," attends Columbia University in New York City. As he adjusts to college life, he confronts the challenges of racial tensions and social unrest. Barry explores his identity, struggling to reconcile his upbringing in Kansas with the heritage of his estranged Kenyan father and the diverse perspectives of his classmates. He searches for a sense of belonging during a pivotal period of self-discovery.
Barry Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- year 1981
- racism
- 1980s
- bare chested male
- barack obama character
- character name as title
- nickname as title
- one word title
- student
- locked out of apartment
- sleeping outside
- jealous boyfriend
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- basketball game
- transfer student
- writing a letter
- death notification
- speaking swahili
- race relations
- new york city
- based on true story
Where to Watch Barry
Stream it on Netflix. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Barry
Directed by Vikram Gandhi.
- Director Vikram Gandhi
Barry Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Barry 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
8 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Barry Plot Summary
What happens in Barry from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1981, a 20-year-old named Barry—often called Barry by friends and family—arrives in New York City to begin his studies at Columbia University, transferring from Occidental College. He faces the sudden challenge of not being able to contact his expected roommate, Will, and ends up spending his first night wandering the streets. The next day, a familiar connection helps him settle in: Saleem, a man he met at a party months earlier, opens his apartment to him, and soon Barry begins living off-campus on 109th Street with Will.
Full summary
The whole story of Barry, scene by scene
Barry Awards & Nominations
Barry earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2017.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best First Screenplay
Barry Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Teaser
How Well Do You Know Barry?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which university does Barry attend after transferring to New York City?
Cars in Barry
14 cars on screen, including the 1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1974 Checker Taxicab.
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1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1964 Buick Electra 225 Background role -
1982 Cadillac Eldorado Background role
Barry Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “青年巴里” and “Баррі”.
- Also known as
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- 青年巴里
- Баррі
- 巴里
- 巴瑞精神
- Бари
- Μπάρι
- 배리
- Thời Niên Thiếu Của Barack Obama
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Movies Like Barry
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Southside with You, Obama and By the People: The Election of Barack Obama.
Barry FAQ: Where to Watch, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Barry, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barry?
Barry runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Barry released?
Barry was released on December 16, 2016.
Who directed Barry?
Barry was directed by Vikram Gandhi.
More films by Vikram Gandhi Where can I watch Barry?
In the US, Barry is streaming on Netflix (availability from JustWatch).
How is Barry rated?
Barry has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Was Barry nominated for any awards?
Barry received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Barry have a post-credit scene?
No. Barry has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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