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Barfly

“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”

6.919871h 40mComedyDramaRomance
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Barfly at a glance

Barfly is a 1987 comedy and drama film, running 1h 40m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Video and Amazon Video.

R age rating1h 40mComedyDrama

Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1987-09-02
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director
Barbet Schroeder
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 · 412 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
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
Harry CohnRick
Pruitt Taylor VinceJoe
Joe RiceOld Man in Bar
Julie 'Sunny' PearsonHooker in Bar

Questions about Barfly

Quick answers
Where can I watch Barfly in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Barfly is listed on Amazon Video, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Barfly suitable for children?

Barfly is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Barfly about?

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 long is Barfly?

Barfly runs for 1h 40m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Barfly trailer?

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