Where to watch Waiting for the Barbarians(2020)
In the United States, Waiting for the Barbarians is available to stream on Netflix and Prime Video. It's also free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Waiting for the Barbarians
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Netflix
Prime Video
Free
The CW
Kanopy
Hoopla
Pluto TV
YouTube Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Tubi TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Waiting for the Barbarians plot summary
At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.
Details
- Release date
- July 30, 2020
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Directed by
- Ciro Guerra
- Country
- Italy, United States
- TMDB rating
- 5.9 / 10 · 409 votes
Waiting for the Barbarians trailer
Cast
Mark RylanceThe Magistrate
Johnny DeppColonel Joll
Robert PattinsonOfficer Mandel
Gana BayarsaikhanThe Girl
Greta ScacchiMai
David DencikThe Clerk
Sam ReidThe Lieutenant
Harry MellingGarrison Soldier #4
Bill MilnerGarrison Soldier #5- Gursed DalkhsurenOld Prisoner
FAQ
Where can I watch Waiting for the Barbarians?
In the United States, Waiting for the Barbarians is available to stream on Netflix and Prime Video. It's also free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Waiting for the Barbarians?
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 Waiting for the Barbarians?
Waiting for the Barbarians runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
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