Barber
“Everybody has a secret.”
Synopsis
Val Barber, a private investigator, is hired by a wealthy widow to find her missing granddaughter. Set in Dublin against the background of a global pandemic, Barber’s initial investigation into Sara’s disappearance quickly darkens. Secrets start surfacing in unexpected ways. Before too long, Barber finds himself entangled with powerful men of shady morals determined to thwart his investigation. Has he bitten off more than he can chew?
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-18
Top Cast
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Aidan Gillen
Valentine Barber
Steve Wall
Eddie Quinn
Desmond Eastwood
Cian Kelly
Liam Carney
Tony Quinn
Rúaidhrí Conroy
Luke Kenny
Gary Lydon
Johnny Mulligan
Ailbhe Cowley
Amy
Nick Dunning
Eunan Brady
Isabelle Connolly
Sara Dunne
David Herlihy
O'Neill
Deirdre Donnelly
Lily Dunne
Helen Behan
Monica Nolan
Aisling Kearns
Kate Barber
Irma Mali
Oxana Popov
Simone Collins
Jane Devaney
Camille O'Sullivan
Lexie Finnegan
Gerard Mannix Flynn
Denis Frogatt
Jimmy Smallhorne
Jimmy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysWorld Premiere @ Dublin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 22, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 22, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 15, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fintan Connolly
- Screenplay & Story
- Fintan Connolly, Fiona Bergin
- Original Score
- Forrest Gray
- Original Title
- Barber
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fubar Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fintan Connolly
Fintan Connolly, Fiona Bergin
Forrest Gray
Owen McPolin
Nicolas De Toth
Fiona Bergin
Department Leadership Roster
Fintan Connolly
Director
Fiona Bergin
Producer
Fintan Connolly
Writer
Fiona Bergin
Writer
Owen McPolin
Director of Photography
Nicolas De Toth
Editor
Tracey O'Hanlon
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barber
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What is Barber about?
Val Barber, a private investigator, is hired by a wealthy widow to find her missing granddaughter. Set in Dublin against the background of a global pandemic, Barber’s initial investigation into Sara’s disappearance quickly darkens. Secrets start surfacing in unexpected ways. Before too long, Barber finds himself entangled with powerful men of shady morals determined to thwart his investigation. Has he bitten off more than he can chew?
Who directed Barber?
Barber was directed by Fintan Connolly.
Who stars in Barber?
The principal cast of Barber includes Aidan Gillen, Steve Wall, Desmond Eastwood, Liam Carney, Rúaidhrí Conroy.
When was Barber released and how long is it?
Barber was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Barber?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barber was composed by Forrest Gray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barber?
Barber holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).