Where to watch Barabbas(1961)
In the United States, Barabbas is available to stream on TCM. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Barabbas
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Barabbas plot summary
The man of violence in whose place Christ died
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
Details
- Release date
- December 23, 1961
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Genres
- History, Drama, Adventure
- Directed by
- Richard Fleischer
- Country
- United States, Italy
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 189 votes
Barabbas trailer
Cast
Anthony QuinnBarabbas
Silvana ManganoRachel
Arthur KennedyPontius Pilate
Katy JuradoSara
Harry AndrewsPeter
Vittorio GassmanSahak
Norman WoolandRufio
Valentina CorteseJulia
Jack PalanceTorvald
Ernest BorgnineLucius
FAQ
Where can I watch Barabbas?
In the United States, Barabbas is available to stream on TCM. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Barabbas?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Barabbas?
Barabbas runs 2h 17m (137 minutes).
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