The Barbarian (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1933, The Barbarian is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Sam Wood, running about 83 minutes. “Hear Novarro sing love songs of the Nile!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Arab prince masquerades as a tour guide for rich women in order to enrich himself.
Who’s in it. The Barbarian stars Ramon Novarro as Jamil El Shehab, Myrna Loy as Diana 'Di' Standing, Reginald Denny as Gerald Hume and Louise Closser Hale as Powers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Barbarian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Barbarian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barbarian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Barbarian (1933)?
- In US, The Barbarian is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Barbarian worth watching?
- The Barbarian holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Barbarian?
- The Barbarian stars Ramon Novarro, Myrna Loy, Reginald Denny, Louise Closser Hale and C. Aubrey Smith.
- When was The Barbarian released?
- The Barbarian was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.