Now Barabbas (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1949, Now Barabbas is a drama film directed by Gordon Parry, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A prison governor deals with a variety of different prisoners, including a charming murderer.
Who’s in it. Now Barabbas stars Richard Greene as Tufnell, Richard Burton as Paddy, Cedric Hardwicke as Governor and Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Now Barabbas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Now Barabbas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Now Barabbas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Now Barabbas (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Now Barabbas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Now Barabbas worth watching?
- Now Barabbas holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Now Barabbas?
- Now Barabbas stars Richard Greene, Richard Burton, Cedric Hardwicke, Kathleen Harrison and Ronald Howard.
- When was Now Barabbas released?
- Now Barabbas was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.