Barton Fink(1991)
There's only one thing stranger than what's going on inside his head... What's going on outside.
Barton Fink Synopsis
A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.
Barton Fink (1991) is a comedy, drama and thriller film directed by Joel Coen, released on August 1, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis and Michael Lerner. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 1,939 ratings.
- Director:
- Joel Coen
- Writers:
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Producers:
- Ethan Coen
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- Working Title Films, Circle Films
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,153,939
- Status:
- Released
Barton Fink (1991) Trailer
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Barton Fink Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Turturro
as Barton Fink
John Goodman
as Charlie Meadows
Judy Davis
as Audrey Taylor
Michael Lerner
as Jack Lipnick
John Mahoney
as W.P. Mayhew
Tony Shalhoub
as Ben Geisler
Jon Polito
as Lou Breeze
Steve Buscemi
as Chet
David Warrilow
as Garland Stanford
Richard Portnow
as Detective Mastrionotti
Christopher Murney
as Detective Deutsch
I.M. Hobson
as Derek
Key crew
Directed by Joel Coen, written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, produced by Ethan Coen.
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Barton Fink Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 1,939 ratings.
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Barton Fink – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Barton Fink online?
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Barton Fink (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Barton Fink?
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The main cast of Barton Fink (1991) includes John Turturro, John Goodman, Judy Davis, Michael Lerner and John Mahoney. The film was directed by Joel Coen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Barton Fink released?
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Barton Fink was released on August 1, 1991 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Barton Fink worth watching?
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Barton Fink (1991) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 1,939 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Barton Fink?
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Yes. The official Barton Fink trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.