Barfly
Seen it?1987 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Invite, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stools. But, they like each other's company—and Barfly captures their giddy, gin-soaked attempts to make a go of life on the skids.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 84K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barbet Schroeder
- Mickey RourkeHenry Chinaski
- Faye DunawayWanda Wilcox
- Alice KrigeTully Sorenson
- Jack NanceDetective
- J.C. QuinnJim
- Frank Stallone Jr.Eddie
- Sandy MartinJanice
- Roberta BassinLilly
- Gloria LeRoyGrandma Moses
- Joe UngerBen