Barton Fink (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1991, Barton Fink is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joel Coen, running about 117 minutes. “What's in his head” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.
Who’s in it. Barton Fink stars John Turturro as Barton Fink, John Goodman as Charlie Meadows, Judy Davis as Audrey Taylor and Michael Lerner as Jack Lipnick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Barton Fink has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barton Fink page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barton Fink tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barton Fink (1991)?
- In US, Barton Fink is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barton Fink worth watching?
- Barton Fink holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Barton Fink?
- Barton Fink stars John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Michael Lerner and Tony Shalhoub.
- When was Barton Fink released?
- Barton Fink was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.