Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)
Movie 1h 54m ★ 5.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Released in 2019, Waiting for the Barbarians is a drama and history movie. It is directed by Ciro Guerra. The cast includes Sam Reid, Greta Scacchi and David Dencik. The running time is 1h 54m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Ciro GuerraDirector
- Sam Reidas The Lieutenant
- Greta Scacchias Mai
- David Dencikas The Clerk
- Johnny Deppas Colonel Joll
- Robert Pattinsonas Officer Mandel
- Mark Rylanceas The Magistrate
- Harry Mellingas Garrison Soldier #4
- Joseph Longas Baker
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Questions about Waiting for the Barbarians
- What genre is Waiting for the Barbarians?
- Waiting for the Barbarians is categorised as Drama, History.
- Who stars in Waiting for the Barbarians?
- Sam Reid, Greta Scacchi, David Dencik, Johnny Depp, Robert Pattinson appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Waiting for the Barbarians?
- Ciro Guerra directed Waiting for the Barbarians.
- How long is Waiting for the Barbarians?
- Waiting for the Barbarians runs for 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- Is Waiting for the Barbarians worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Waiting for the Barbarians?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
