Barry Lyndon
1975 | 188 min | Drama, History
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (87%), audiences adore it (8.0/10) and it won 4 Oscars, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
8.0/10 from 3K viewers
- AwardsVery strong
6 wins, 3 other nominations — won Academy Award for Best Cinematography; won Academy Award for Best Costume Design
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$32 million worldwide on a $11 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
YouTube FreeRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Kubrick
- Ryan O'NealBarry Lyndon
- Marisa BerensonLady Lyndon
- Patrick MageeThe Chevalier
- Hardy KrügerCaptain Potzdorf
- Steven BerkoffLord Ludd
- Gay HamiltonNora
- Marie KeanBarry's Mother
- Diana KörnerGerman Girl
- Murray MelvinReverend Runt
- Frank MiddlemassSir Charles Lyndon