Barney's Version

2010
R
2h 14m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

27K

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Dustin Hoffman, Minnie Driver, Paul Giamatti, Rachelle Lefevre, and Rosamund Pike in Barney's Version (2010)

Take a ride through the life and memories of Barney Panofsky, a hard-drinking, cigar-smoking, foulmouthed 65-year old hockey fanatic and television producer, as he reflects on his life's successes and (numerous) gaffes and failures as the final chapters of his own existence come sharply into focus.

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The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.

Director
- Richard J. Lewis
Writers
- Mordecai Richler
- Michael Konyves
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

27K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Richard J. Lewis
Writers
- Mordecai Richler
- Michael Konyves
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 18 wins & 19 nominations total

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Barney's Version: International Trailer #2

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Barney's Version: International Trailer #2

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Barney's Version -- International Trailer #1

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Barney's Version: Have I Ever Given Up When It Comes To You?

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Barney's Version: I Am Truly, Seriously, Irretrievably In Love

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Barney's Version (Uk) Am I Embarrassed?

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Trivia
Jake Hoffman plays Dustin Hoffman's grandson. In real-life, he's his son.

Goofs
On the radio Miriam introduces the song "I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore" by Dusty Springfield. The recording played is the version by Shelby Lynne which was recorded in 2008.

Quotes
Barney Panofsky: ...and I'm just gonna keep talking here, 'cause I'm afraid that if I stop there's gonna be a pause or a break and you're gonna say 'It's getting late' or 'I should get going', and I'm not ready for that to happen. I don't want that to happen. Ever.
[they pause]
Miriam: There it was. The pause.
Barney Panofsky: Yeah.
Miriam: I'm still here.

Connections
Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 8 December 2010 (2010)

Soundtracks
Bang a Gong (Get It On)
Words & Music by Marc Bolan
Performed by T. Rex (as T Rex)
Courtesy of Muscadet Productions, Inc./Straight Ahead Productions Ltd.
Published by TRO - Essex Music International, Inc. (ASCAP)

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Featured review

10/10

Amazing movie, really artistic, just don't watch the trailers they spoil the movie

Watched it in a early screening in Toronto, and I was shocked! I didn't expect such an amazing movie. Will remember it for the rest of my life.

Ignore the comments by Jewish ladies who were offended by the movie's contents. Those are just a small part of this masterpiece.

The roles are all played well. Paul Giamatti's role is nothing short of Oscar-winning in my opinion. The story is fun, but serious. The scenes are high-quality and well designed. I really didn't see anything missing.

Just one point, DO NOT watch the trailers. They completely spoil the movie. I think the main reason I loved the movie was that I did not know anything about it. But for those who have read the book, it should still be fun. It's a well-made movie, on top of a wonderful story.