Barabbas
1961, English. Directed by Richard Fleischer.
The man of violence in whose place Christ died
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 190 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Barabbas
Barabbas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 December 1961
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Written by
- Ivo Perilli, Christopher Fry, Salvatore Quasimodo
- Box office
- $5.8M
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What Barabbas is based on
Barabbas is based on Barabbas (1950) by Pär Lagerkvist, published by Albert Bonniers Förlag.
1950
Barabbas
By Pär Lagerkvist
Published by Albert Bonniers Förlag
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Barabbas: quick answers
Is Barabbas worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 190 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Barabbas?
Barabbas runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Barabbas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Barabbas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Barabbas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Barabbas is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Barabbas on?
Barabbas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Barabbas?
If you liked Barabbas, try King of Kings, The Story of Ruth, The Visual Bible: Matthew.
Who directed Barabbas?
Barabbas (1961) was directed by Richard Fleischer and stars Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy.
What is Barabbas based on?
Barabbas is based on Barabbas (1950) by Pär Lagerkvist, published by Albert Bonniers Förlag.