Barton Fink
1991, English. Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen.
There's only one thing stranger than what's going on inside his head... What's going on outside.
A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Joel CoenDirector
- Ethan CoenDirector
- John TurturroBarton Fink
- John GoodmanCharlie Meadows
- Judy DavisAudrey Taylor
- Michael LernerJack Lipnick
- John MahoneyW.P. Mayhew
- Tony ShalhoubBen Geisler
- Jon PolitoLou Breeze
- Steve BuscemiChet
- David WarrilowGarland Stanford
- Richard PortnowDetective Mastrionotti
- Christopher MurneyDetective Deutsch
- I.M. HobsonDerek
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $6.2M
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Barton Fink: quick answers
Is Barton Fink worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,988 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Barton Fink?
Barton Fink runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Barton Fink have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Barton Fink. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Barton Fink parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Barton Fink is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Barton Fink on?
Barton Fink isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Barton Fink?
If you liked Barton Fink, try Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood, Skincare, Party Monster.
Who directed Barton Fink?
Barton Fink (1991) was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and stars John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis.