Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
Barabbas has generally received positive reviews.
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Barabbas was released in 1961 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 33 reviews, giving Barabbas (1961) an average rating of 67%.
Overall, cinema-goers marginally prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 77%, compared to film critics, who gave it a slightly lower average score of 73%.
With a score of 67%, Barabbas is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1961, which stands at 60%.
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