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Barry Lyndon

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How does an Irish lad without prospects become part of 18th-century English nobility? For Barry Lyndon (Ryan O'Neal) the answer is: any way he can! His climb to wealth and privilege is the enthralling focus of this sumptuous Stanley Kubrick version of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel.
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Visually astonishing and placid as a pond in the English countryside, Stanley Kubrick's maddening and masterful Barry Lyndon renders a hollow life with painterly poise.

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Jeff Millar Houston Chronicle Mar 5, 2026
4/4
The film is a comedy in that devious, oblique, droll way that is characteristic of Kubrick films. There isn't a laugh in the whole film that would work anywhere else. Go to Full Review Martin Knelman Globe and Mail Mar 5, 2026
You feel no expense or effort has been spared in exhibiting things with formal correctness. You feel called upon to murmur approval of the extreme decorum and esthetic detail, yet the over-all effect is excruciating. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Jul 22, 2025
4/5
[Lyndon] is very Gen Z, essentially sympathetic but aware that he’s perpetually at the mercy of aristocrats, scoundrels, brigands and army captains alike. Go to Full Review John Laycock Windsor Star Oct 19, 2026
Slow to the point of sleep, pretentious, vapid -- but grand, too, in its gorgeous way. I loved it -- but as a marvellous toy. Go to Full Review Carol Hogg Calgary Herald Oct 19, 2026
Although it may seem soft and rambling to audiences reared on action-packed, tightly-plotted movies, Barry Lyndon ends up a winner. It offers not only a good story, but a first-class excursion through the 18th century. Go to Full Review Victor Stanton Waterloo Region Record Oct 19, 2026
Ostensibly, a movie that offers viewers so much, Barry Lyndon, in fact, provides far too little that is either entertaining, enlightening or involving. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Adrian R Sep 3, 2026 Kubricks magnum opus See more customer Sep 1, 2026 They have an intermission than only lasts 30 seconds. Missed part of the movie, not cool. See more michael Aug 30, 2026 Kubricks greatest ever film See more Advik May 15, 2025 The equivalent of touring an art gallery. See more Henry D @Henry_Domke Oct 6, 2026 The cinematography, sets, and costumes are so extraordinary that this remains a great film despite two serious flaws. The music is dull and repetitious, recurring endlessly like a stuck record. At times, it becomes an annoying distraction rather than an enhancement. The other weakness is Ryan O’Neal. The film needs a compelling leading man, and he isn’t up to the part. To me, Barry calls for someone who projects cleverness, humor, and charm, the qualities an actor like Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise could bring to the role. O’Neal supplies the handsome face but too little of the personality needed to make the character compelling. Good looks aren’t enough. See more Joshua V @RT85420655 Sep 18, 2026 Incredible cinematography, its said that kubrick wanted almost every shot to look like a painting. Great story and acting, touching at times. One of kubricks best works. See more Read all reviews
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Stanley Kubrick

Director

Ryan O'Neal

Barry Lyndon

Marisa Berenson

Lady Lyndon

Patrick Magee

Chevalier de Baliban

Hardy Krüger

Capt. Potzdorf

Steven Berkoff

Lord Ludd

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Barry Lyndon

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Synopsis How does an Irish lad without prospects become part of 18th-century English nobility? For Barry Lyndon (Ryan O'Neal) the answer is: any way he can! His climb to wealth and privilege is the enthralling focus of this sumptuous Stanley Kubrick version of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Producer
Stanley Kubrick
Screenwriter
Stanley Kubrick, William Makepeace Thackeray
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros., Hawk Films, Peregrine
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 18, 1975, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 31, 2007
Runtime
3h 4m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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