---
title: "Barbarian"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/barbarian-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 913290
imdb_id: "tt15791034"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 3347
content_rating: "R"
---

# Barbarian (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/barbarian-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Barbarian" is a 2022 film. The story revolves around a young woman who travels to a location for a job interview. Upon arrival, she checks into an Airbnb, but discovers that it has been double-booked. This unexpected situation leads to her decision to stay the night, despite initial reservations. The film explores the consequences of this decision.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young woman arrives at her double-booked Airbnb late at night."

### Why Watch
- Engaging setup with a double-booked Airbnb
- Strong suspenseful atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- Potentially unsettling content
- Premise leads into dangerous situations
- Tone & Suitability: Contains tense and potentially frightening situations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, tense, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Zach Cregger
- **Networks / Studios**: BoulderLight Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment, Regency Enterprises

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Georgina Campbell** as *Tess*
- **Justin Long** as *AJ*
- **Bill Skarsgård** as *Keith*
- **Richard Brake** as *Frank*
- **Matthew Patrick Davis** as *The Mother*
- **Jaymes Butler** as *Andre*
- **Kurt Braunohler** as *Doug*
- **Sophie Sörensen** as *Bonnie*
- **Rachel Fowler** as *Meg*
- **JR Esposito** as *Jeff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night for a job interview only to find it mistakenly double-booked.

### Q: What genres is the film associated with?
The film falls under horror, mystery, and thriller.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released on 09/09/2022 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
The film is rated R.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*