Barcelona
Americans. Anti Americans. In love.
1994 • 100 min • Comedy · Drama · Romance
Synopsis
During the 1980s, uptight Ted Boynton is a salesman working in the Barcelona office of a Chicago-based company. He receives an unexpected visit from his cousin Fred, a naval officer who has come to Spain on a public relations mission for a U.S. fleet. Not exactly friends in the past, Ted and Fred strike up relationships with women in the Spanish city and experience conflicts -- Ted with his employer, and Fred with the Barcelona community.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 62 Audience · 89 · 100%
During the 1980s, American cousins Ted, a salesman, and Fred, a naval officer, navigate love and cultural clashes in Barcelona. They encounter romance, personal conflicts, and differing views on American presence abroad.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some suggestive content and adult relationships are central.
- Brief moments of tension and minor physical altercations.
- Characters occasionally drink and smoke.
What it models well
- Cultural understanding
- Personal growth
- Family bonds
Talk about it after
- Cultural differences and perspectives
- The complexities of romantic relationships
- Navigating adult responsibilities and expectations
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Barcelona. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Whit Stillman • Crew: Whit Stillman
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Barcelona - Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (89)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $3,200,000
- IMDb
- tt0109219