Wondering where to stream Waiting for the Barbarians online? Then go no further as we have all the streaming details. Directed by Ciro Guerra, the film tells the tale of an unnamed magistrate who resides on the periphery of the Empire and is responsible for its administration and keeping the region’s peace, but things take an unexpected rather horrifying turn after the arrival of the Empire’s representative Colonel Joll who initiates a brutal rule in the region. Here’s all you need to know about the film in detail.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Waiting for the Barbarians via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video, Hulu & Peacock.
Is Waiting for the Barbarians available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Waiting for the Barbarians is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu & Peacock.
On the outskirts of the Empire where nomadic ‘barbarians’ are believed to reside, an unnamed leader called The Magistrate is responsible for administering the region and ensuring peace which he does effectively until the arrival of Colonel Joll who establishes an authoritative rule in the region owing to the rumors that the ‘barbarians’ are planning on attacking the Empire, ruthlessly interrogates and brutally tortures the locals, and abducts the nomadic people as prisoners of war. The deplorable conditions of the people, the deaths surrounding him, and tending to a nomadic girl prompt The Magistrate to go to the town. However, an unfortunate awaits him there.
Mark Rylance and Johnny Depp star as The Magistrate and Colonel Joll. Other cast members include Robert Pattinson, Greta Scacchi, Gana Bayarsaikhan, David Dencik, Sam Reid, Harry Melling, and Bill Milner.
Watch Waiting for the Barbarians streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Waiting for the Barbarians is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
You need to set up an Amazon Prime Video account by selecting one of the plans that the streaming platform offers to its prospective subscribers and providing your details.
You can watch the film via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
The movie is also available for streaming on Hulu.
Watch Waiting for the Barbarians streaming via Hulu
Waiting for the Barbarians is available to watch on Hulu.
You can watch it via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $14.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
The movie is also available for streaming on Peacock.
Watch Waiting for the Barbarians streaming via Peacock
Waiting for the Barbarians is available to watch on Peacock.
You can watch film via Peacock by following these steps:
- Go to PeacockTV.com
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Choose your payment plan
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (premium)
- $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (premium plus
- Create your account
- Enter your payment details
Peacock’s Premium account provides access to over 80,000+ hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo Shows along with 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan but with no ads (save for limited exclusions), along with allowing users to download select titles and watch them offline, and providing access to your local NBC channel live 24/7.
Waiting for the Barbarians’ synopsis is as follows:
“At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
