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The Legend of Barney Thomson

20151h 36min
ComedyDrama

Directed by Robert Carlyle

Barney Thomson, awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber, lives a life of desperate mediocrity and his uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer.

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Top cast

  • Robert Carlyle

    Robert Carlyle

    Barney

  • Emma Thompson

    Emma Thompson

    Cemolina

  • Ray Winstone

    Ray Winstone

    Holdall

  • Ashley Jensen

    Ashley Jensen

    Detective Inspector June Robertson

  • James Cosmo

    James Cosmo

    James Henderson

  • Tom Courtenay

    Tom Courtenay

    Chief Superintendent McManaman

  • Kevin Guthrie

    Kevin Guthrie

    MacPherson

  • Martin Compston

    Martin Compston

    Chris

  • Stephen McCole

    Stephen McCole

    Wullie

  • Brian Pettifer

    Brian Pettifer

    Charlie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Legend of Barney Thomson online?

The Legend of Barney Thomson is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.

Is The Legend of Barney Thomson on Netflix?

No β€” The Legend of Barney Thomson is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.

Can I rent or buy The Legend of Barney Thomson online?

Yes. In United States, The Legend of Barney Thomson can be rented on Google Play Movies and YouTube and purchased on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

In which countries can I stream The Legend of Barney Thomson?

As of November 4, 2026, The Legend of Barney Thomson is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom, among the countries we track.

Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently β€” data from TMDB and JustWatch.

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