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Adventure drama
Barry Lyndon (1975): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Barry Lyndon is a 1975 adventure drama directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Ryan O'Neal and Marisa Berenson. It is based on Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray and Andrew Sanders. It runs 3 hours 4 minutes and earned $283,918 worldwide. It won 3 Oscars, including Art Direction and Cinematography, and 6 awards in all. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 89 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 4m (184 min)
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
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The story
What Is Barry Lyndon About?
The premise of Barry Lyndon without spoilers, adapted from Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray and Andrew Sanders. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 18th century in England, a resourceful Irish man named Barry Lyndon experiences a dramatic ascent from poverty to the upper echelons of society. Through a combination of intelligence, deception, and fortunate circumstances, he skillfully maneuvers through the complexities of wealth and privilege. The film is a lavish adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s novel, exploring themes of social climbing and the compromises made in pursuit of status and fortune.
Barry Lyndon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 18th century
- based on novel
- nobility
- gambler
- rags to riches back to rags
- voice over narration
- mother son relationship
- love triangle
- father son relationship
- social climber
- card playing
- fencing
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- cheating at cards
- amputation
- character name in title
- rise and fall
- horseback riding
- seven years' war
- dysfunctional marriage
- irishman abroad
- anti hero
- female frontal nudity
- stepfather stepson relationship
- grief
- fortune hunter
- tragedy
- shot in the leg
- class differences
- wealth
- british army
- duel
- countess
- gambling
- ireland
- resentment toward stepfather
- stepfather stepson conflict
- marriage of convenience
- husband wife estrangement
- cousins in love
- corporal punishment
- opportunist
- disguise
- impostor
- pistol duel
- sword fight
- sibling rivalry
- riding accident
- military officer
- military desertion
- melodrama
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Cast & crew
Barry Lyndon Cast
Ryan O'Neal leads the cast, with Marisa Berenson. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
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Director Stanley Kubrick
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Ratings
Barry Lyndon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Barry Lyndon 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 89 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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Metacritic 89 Metascore
User score 8.6
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Plot
Barry Lyndon Plot Summary
What happens in Barry Lyndon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Act I, titled By What Means Redmond Barry Acquired the Style and Title of Barry Lyndon, an all-knowing yet potentially unreliable narrator, voiced by Michael Hordern, recounts the turbulent life of Redmond Barry, played by Ryan O’Neal. The narrative begins in 1750s Ireland where tragedy strikes as Barry’s father is killed in a duel over a horse sale. In the absence of her husband, Barry’s mother, Belle, portrayed by Marie Kean, remains single, devoting her life to her only son.
Full summary
The whole story of Barry Lyndon, scene by scene
Box office
Barry Lyndon Box Office
Barry Lyndon grossed $283,918 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$283.9K
- International
- $265.2K
Awards
Barry Lyndon Awards & Nominations
Barry Lyndon won 3 Oscars, including Art Direction and Cinematography, and 6 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1976, with 3 wins from 13 nominations.
6 wins21 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1976 3 wins · 13 nominations- Won Art Direction
- Won Cinematography
- Won Costume Design
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Lee Strasberg
- Nominated Best Picture
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BAFTA 1976 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Direction – Stanley Kubrick
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Film – Stanley Kubrick
- Nominated Best Production Design
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Golden Globes 1976 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Director – Stanley Kubrick
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DGA Awards 1976 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Stanley Kubrick
Videos
Barry Lyndon Trailers & Videos
14 videos: 2 trailers, 2 clips and 10 featurettes.
- Trailer BFI Re-release Trailer
- Clip Barry's First Day in the British Army
- Clip Barry's First Love
- Featurette Barry Lyndon Wins Costume Design: 1976 Oscars
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Barry Lyndon?
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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Details
Barry Lyndon Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “乱世儿女” and “巴里林登”.
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- 乱世儿女
- 巴里林登
- バリー・リンドン
- بری لیندون
- 배리 린든
- เทพบุตรสามแผ่นดิน
- Բարրի Լինդոն
- 巴里·林登
- Барри Линдон
- בארי לינדון
- Μπάρι Λίντον
- Бари Линдън
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- Баррі Ліндон
- 亂世兒女
- باري ليندون
- Chàng Barry May Mắn
- Baris Lindonas
- แบร์รี่ ลินดอน ขอฝันจนวันสุดท้าย
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FAQ
Barry Lyndon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Barry Lyndon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barry Lyndon?
Barry Lyndon runs 3 hours 4 minutes (184 minutes).
When was Barry Lyndon released?
Barry Lyndon was released on December 18, 1975.
Who directed Barry Lyndon?
Barry Lyndon was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
More films by Stanley Kubrick Who is in the cast of Barry Lyndon?
Barry Lyndon stars Ryan O'Neal and Marisa Berenson.
How much did Barry Lyndon make at the box office?
Barry Lyndon grossed $283,918 worldwide.
How is Barry Lyndon rated?
Barry Lyndon has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 89 on Metacritic.
Is Barry Lyndon based on a book?
Yes. Barry Lyndon is adapted from Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray and Andrew Sanders.
What awards did Barry Lyndon win?
Barry Lyndon won 6 awards from 21 nominations, including Art Direction at the Oscars 1976.
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