
Bye Bye Barry
2023 · Movie · R · 93 min · ★ 7.8 · 84% critics
A legendary football star abruptly walks away at the peak of his career, leaving fans and the sports world stunned. Years later, he revisits a pivotal trip abroad and reflects on the pressures, values, and personal choices that shaped his decision, blending nostalgia-filled highlights with a quieter look at life beyond the spotlight.
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-11-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.8/10 (21 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an emotional, nostalgia-heavy sports documentary that focuses as much on personality and legacy as on answers, similar to Beckham; Not for you if you need a clear, definitive explanation.
Pros: thrilling highlight reels; thoughtful personal reflection; nostalgic sports energy | Cons: mystery not fully answered; some divisive interview picks; occasional slow stretches
Themes
- sports
- american football
- based on true story
Cast & crew

Barry Sanders
as Self

Eminem
as Self

Jeff Daniels
as Self

Bill Belichick
as Self
- KG
Kevin Glover
as Self

Jemele Hill
as Self

Calvin Johnson Jr.
as Self
- HM
Herman Moore
as Self

Dan Patrick
as Self

Rodney Peete
as Self
Directed by Paul Monusky, Angela Torma, Micaela Powers