Barbarians at the Gate
Seen it?1993 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Emmy, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
F. Ross Johnson decides to buyout his own tobacco firm RJR Nabisco after the plans of the launch of his new product, a smokeless cigarette Premier, fail on account of market rumours.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Made for Television Movie. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Also nominated for 7 more Emmys and 1 more Golden Globe. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Glenn Jordan
- James GarnerF. Ross Johnson
- Jonathan PryceHenry Kravis
- Peter RiegertPeter Cohen
- Joanna CassidyLinda Robinson
- Fred ThompsonJim Robinson
- Leilani SarelleLaurie Johnson
- Matt ClarkEdward A. Horrigan Jr.
- Jeffrey DeMunnH. John Greeniaus
- David RascheTed Forstmann
- Tom AldredgeCharlie Hugel