Barbara (2012)
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Barbara is streaming in Germany on filmingo.
What the audience says
Barbara is a solid, watchable German film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.1/10 on TMDB from 372 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 105 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on filmingo.
Should you spend 1h 45m on it?
1h 45m of German drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 372 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Exiled to a rural clinic in 1980s East Germany for seeking an exit visa, a disillusioned doctor maintains a guarded distance from her colleagues, unsure if the kindly head physician is a genuine ally or a Stasi informant.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christian Petzold
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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