Life is the ultimate work of art.
Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) is a drama and romance film directed by Woody Allen, released on August 15, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4,114 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Vicky Cristina Barcelona before you stream it.
Scarlett Johansson
as Cristina
Rebecca Hall
as Vicky
Javier Bardem
as Juan Antonio Gonzalo
Penélope Cruz
as María Elena
Christopher Evan Welch
as Narrator (voice)
Chris Messina
as Doug
Patricia Clarkson
as Judy Nash
Kevin Dunn
as Mark Nash
Julio Perillán
as Charles
Ricard Salom
as Art Gallery Guest
Maurice Sonnenberg
as Art Gallery Guest
Manel Barceló
as Doctor
Directed by Woody Allen, written by Woody Allen, produced by Gareth Wiley, Stephen Tenenbaum and Letty Aronson.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4,114 ratings.
"Vicky" (Rebecca Hall) is the more sensible and realistic of the friends. "Cristina" (Scarlett Johansson) tends to fly more by the seat of he pants - and both have come to the lively and vibrant city of Barcelona for an holiday. Almost immediately then encounter the typically mischievous painter "Juan Antonio" (Javier Bardem) who invites them for a weekend at his. Initially this story rather goes as we might…
Reviewed on March 31, 2024
## **Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) Review: A Sun-Drenched, Passionate Masterpiece - 9/10** In the vast and varied filmography of Woody Allen, *Vicky Cristina Barcelona* stands out as one of his most vibrant, perfectly realised, and emotionally resonant works. It is a film that captures the intoxicating, and often perilous, allure of following your desires, set against a backdrop so beautiful it becomes a…
Reviewed on November 12, 2025
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) includes Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz and Christopher Evan Welch. The film was directed by Woody Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona was released on August 15, 2008 and runs for 1h 36m.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4,114 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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