Barry Lyndon
Runtime
188 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Barry Lyndon (1975)

American Movie1975Rating 8.0
📌 Available on Prime Video🛡️ Parental guidance PG
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Ambition and deceit waltz through eighteenth-century society as a cunning Irish rogue transforms himself beyond recognition. Barry Lyndon ascends from nothing to everything through charm, manipulation, and ruthless determination, yet discovers that wealth and status cannot purchase the one thing his soul desperately craves. A haunting portrait of a man who conquered the world only to lose himself in the pursuit, rendered in luminous, melancholic frames that linger long after the final cut.

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Runtime
188 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 82/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-17
IMDb8.1/10202.4K votes81
Rotten Tomatoes78%78
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TMDB8/103.2K votes79.9
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DirectorStanley Kubrick
WritingWilliam Makepeace ThackerayStanley Kubrick
CastRyan O'NealMarisa BerensonPatrick MageeHardy KrügerSteven Berkoff
ProductionStanley KubrickJan Harlan
MusicLeonard RosenmanRodney HollandRobin Gregory
CinematographyJohn Alcott

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Strong commercial success2.86x
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✅ Strong commercial success

Revenue exceeded the production cost by a clear margin

The release delivered a strong commercial result, with revenue clearly above the reported production budget.
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The release delivered $31.5M against a reported budget of $11M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 2.86x📈 ROI: +186%🧾 Strong commercial success
💰Budget
$11M11 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$31.5M31.5 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
Commercial gap
+$20.5M+20.5 million USD
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Return multiple
2.86x2.86x
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Budget
$11M
Revenue
$31.5M
Commercial gap
+$20.5M
Budget: $11M • Revenue: $31.5M • Commercial gap: +$20.5M ROI +186%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Delivered a strong return against budget.
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Director: Stanley Kubrick

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1Where can I watch Barry Lyndon?
The film is exclusively available on Prime Video. You can subscribe to the service and access the film easily from any compatible device.
2What is the duration of Barry Lyndon?
The film is 188 minutes long, approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes. It's a lengthy cinematic work that requires adequate time to fully enjoy.
3Is Barry Lyndon suitable for children and families?
The film is from 1975 and contains dramatic elements with violent and war scenes from the 18th century. It is recommended for mature audiences only.
4Who directed Barry Lyndon and what type of film is it?
The film is directed by legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick and is a drama that combines romantic and historical war elements. It follows an ambitious young Irishman in the 18th century.
5Who are the main actors in Barry Lyndon?
The film stars Ryan O'Neal in the lead role, alongside Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Hardy Krüger, and Steven Berkoff. The cast is composed of professional actors.
6What is Barry Lyndon about?
The film tells the story of Redmond Barry, an ambitious young Irishman with sharp intellect, and how he faces betrayal and social transformation in the 18th century. It's a dramatic tale of rise and fall in a changing society.

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