Barfly
1987, English. Directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 407 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Barfly
Barfly isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 2 September 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Bukowski
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $3.2M
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Barfly: quick answers
Is Barfly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 407 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Barfly?
Barfly runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Barfly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Barfly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Barfly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Barfly is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Barfly on?
Barfly isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
What movies are like Barfly?
If you liked Barfly, try All About Sex, Everything Must Go, Top Five.
Who directed Barfly?
Barfly (1987) was directed by Barbet Schroeder and stars Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige.