The Barbarian Invasions(2003)
Les invasions barbares
A comedy about sex, friendship, and all other things that invade our lives.
The Barbarian Invasions Synopsis
In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college professor, Remy, learns that he is dying of liver cancer. His ex-wife, Louise, asks their estranged son, Sebastian, a successful businessman living in London, to come home. Sebastian makes the impossible happen, using his contacts and disrupting the Canadian healthcare system in every way possible to help his father fight his terminal illness to the bitter end, while reuniting some of Remy's old friends, including Pierre, Alain, Dominique, Diane, and Claude, who return to see their friend before he passes on.
The Barbarian Invasions (2003) is a comedy and drama film directed by Denys Arcand, released on May 1, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Rémy Girard, Stéphane Rousseau, Marie-Josée Croze and Dorothée Berryman. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 420 ratings.
- Director:
- Denys Arcand
- Writers:
- Denys Arcand
- Producers:
- Daniel Louis, Denise Robert
- Cinematographer:
- Guy Dufaux
- Composer:
- Pierre Aviat
- Production:
- Pyramide Productions, Cinémaginaire
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $34,883,010
- Status:
- Released
The Barbarian Invasions (2003) Trailer
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The Barbarian Invasions Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rémy Girard
as Rémy
Stéphane Rousseau
as Sébastien
Marie-Josée Croze
as Nathalie
Dorothée Berryman
as Louise
Louise Portal
as Diane Leonard
Dominique Michel
as Dominique St. Arnaud
Pierre Curzi
as Pierre Citrouillard
Yves Jacques
as Claude
Marina Hands
as Gaëlle
Sophie Lorain
as First Lover
Johanne-Marie Tremblay
as Sister Constance Lazure
Mitsou Gélinas
as Ghislaine
Key crew
Directed by Denys Arcand, written by Denys Arcand, produced by Daniel Louis and Denise Robert.
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The Barbarian Invasions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 420 ratings.
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The Barbarian Invasions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Barbarian Invasions online?
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The Barbarian Invasions (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Barbarian Invasions?
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The main cast of The Barbarian Invasions (2003) includes Rémy Girard, Stéphane Rousseau, Marie-Josée Croze, Dorothée Berryman and Louise Portal. The film was directed by Denys Arcand. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Barbarian Invasions released?
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The Barbarian Invasions was released on May 1, 2003 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Barbarian Invasions worth watching?
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The Barbarian Invasions (2003) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 420 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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