The Barbarians
1987, English. Directed by Ruggero Deodato.
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Orphaned brothers Kutchek and Gore are adopted by a tribe led by Canary the owner of a powerful jewel. The evil Kadar wants both Canary and the jewel. Attacking the tribe he kidnaps Canary but the stone eludes him. The brothers are taken to be trained as gladiators and years later have grown to be VERY big. They escape and set off on a quest to find the jewel and rescue Canary.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Barbarians is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Details
- Released
- 20 March 1987
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- James R. Silke
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $800K
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The Barbarians: quick answers
Is The Barbarians worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Barbarians?
The Barbarians runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Barbarians have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Barbarians. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Barbarians parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Barbarians is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Barbarians on?
The Barbarians is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Barbarians?
If you liked The Barbarians, try Dragonheart: Vengeance, Mythica: A Quest for Heroes, Conan the Destroyer.
Who directed The Barbarians?
The Barbarians (1987) was directed by Ruggero Deodato and stars Peter Paul, David Paul, Richard Lynch.