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Barry Lyndon (1975)

8.0/10 · 3,284 votes 3h 8m pg RomanceDramaHistoryWar

#3 of 19 films from 1975 #45 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · Written by Stanley Kubrick, William Makepeace Thackeray

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Overview

An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.

Cast

Ryan O'Nealas Barry Lyndon
Marisa Berensonas Lady Lyndon
Patrick Mageeas The Chevalier
Hardy Krügeras Captain Potzdorf
Gay Hamiltonas Nora
Marie Keanas Barry's Mother
Diana Körneras German Girl
Murray Melvinas Reverend Runt
Frank Middlemassas Sir Charles Lyndon
Philip Stoneas Graham
Steven Berkoffas Lord Ludd
Arthur O'Sullivanas Highwayman
Godfrey Quigleyas Captain Grogan
Leonard Rossiteras Captain Quin

Facts

Release dateDecember 16, 1975
Runtime188 min (3h 8m) — longer as the 1975 average of 118 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$31,500,000 (2.9× budget)
IMDbtt0072684

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Questions

How long is Barry Lyndon?
Barry Lyndon runs 188 minutes (3h 8m), which is long for a romance — plan for it.
Is Barry Lyndon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 3,284 votes, which places it #3 of 19 films released in 1975 in this index (top 89%) and #45 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Barry Lyndon?
Barry Lyndon was directed by Stanley Kubrick. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Paths of Glory (1957), A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980).
Who stars in Barry Lyndon?
Ryan O'Neal as Barry Lyndon; Marisa Berenson as Lady Lyndon; Patrick Magee as The Chevalier; Hardy Krüger as Captain Potzdorf; Gay Hamilton as Nora; Marie Kean as Barry's Mother.
What is Barry Lyndon rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Barry Lyndon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/39201.

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