The Legend of Barney Thomson
2015, English. Directed by Robert Carlyle.
Barney Thomson, awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 213 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Robert CarlyleDirector
- Robert CarlyleBarney
- Emma ThompsonCemolina
- Ray WinstoneHoldall
- Ashley JensenDetective Inspector June Robertson
- James CosmoJames Henderson
- Tom CourtenayChief Superintendent McManaman
- Kevin GuthrieMacPherson
- Martin CompstonChris
- Stephen McColeWullie
- Brian PettiferCharlie
- Paul EllardBingo caller
- Scott DymondCustomer Number 1
Details
- Released
- 24 July 2015
- Country
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Written by
- Colin McLaren, Richard Cowan
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What The Legend of Barney Thomson is based on
The Legend of Barney Thomson is adapted from a novel.
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The Legend of Barney Thomson: quick answers
Is The Legend of Barney Thomson worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 213 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Legend of Barney Thomson?
The Legend of Barney Thomson runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Legend of Barney Thomson have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Legend of Barney Thomson. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Legend of Barney Thomson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Legend of Barney Thomson yet.
Which OTT platform is The Legend of Barney Thomson on?
The Legend of Barney Thomson isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend of Barney Thomson?
If you liked The Legend of Barney Thomson, try God Bless America, Small Apartments, CQ.
Who directed The Legend of Barney Thomson?
The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015) was directed by Robert Carlyle and stars Robert Carlyle, Emma Thompson, Ray Winstone.
What is The Legend of Barney Thomson based on?
The Legend of Barney Thomson is adapted from a novel.