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Where to watch Barabbas (1961) tonight

Barabbas (1961) runs 2 h 17 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.9 from 190 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 17 min — ends 10:17 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
History, Drama, Adventure
Released
December 23, 1961
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 from 190 votes
Director
Richard Fleischer
Starring
Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.History and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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Questions people ask

How long is Barabbas?
Barabbas is 2 h 17 min long (137 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Barabbas rated?
Barabbas is rated NR in the US.
Is Barabbas a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. History and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Barabbas?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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