Waiting for the Barbarians
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Pluto TV.
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Frequently asked questions about Waiting for the Barbarians
Where can I watch Waiting for the Barbarians in the United States?
Waiting for the Barbarians is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Pluto TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Waiting for the Barbarians on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Waiting for the Barbarians is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Pluto TV.
Can I watch Waiting for the Barbarians for free?
Waiting for the Barbarians streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Waiting for the Barbarians?
Waiting for the Barbarians scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Waiting for the Barbarians?
Waiting for the Barbarians stars Mark Rylance, Johnny Depp, Robert Pattinson, Gana Bayarsaikhan, and Greta Scacchi. Ciro Guerra is the director.
How long is Waiting for the Barbarians?
Waiting for the Barbarians runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
When did Waiting for the Barbarians come out?
Waiting for the Barbarians was released on July 30, 2020.
Which studio made Waiting for the Barbarians?
Waiting for the Barbarians was produced by AMBI Group, Infinitum Nihil, and Ithaca Pictures in Italy and the United States.
How much did Waiting for the Barbarians make at the box office?
Waiting for the Barbarians grossed $761,361 worldwide.
What languages is Waiting for the Barbarians in?
Waiting for the Barbarians is in English and Mongolian, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.