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Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

2021
Comedy
107 min PG-13 USA
5.989 / 10
6.3 IMDB

The story of best friends Barb and Star, who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Colin MacLellan / Ginger Gonzalez / Jan McWilliams / Josh Greenbaum
Starring
Kristen Wiig / Annie Mumolo / Jamie Dornan / Damon Wayans Jr. / Vanessa Bayer / Fortune Feimster / Phyllis Smith / Ian Gomez

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

hilarious quirky heartwarming absurd charming silly enjoyable eccentric lighthearted fun unexpected

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Mar 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A breath of fresh, albeit slightly bizarre, air, Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is a film that unabashedly revels in its own silliness. Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, as the inseparable Barb and Star, are…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 29, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is an acquired taste, but for those who acquire it, the rewards are plentiful. Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo lead this peculiar journey with an earnestness that grounds the film’s…

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Jasmine Khan
Mar 29, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Prepare to be utterly charmed and thoroughly amused by Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar. This film is a triumph of comedic writing and performance, with Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo delivering career-best work. Their portrayal…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 29, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a film that defiantly marches to the beat of its own wonderfully peculiar drum. Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar offers a refreshing antidote to formulaic comedies, presenting a world where friendship and sheer,…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 29, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is a gloriously unhinged cinematic confection. Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, who also penned the screenplay, are a comedic revelation as the titular best friends, embodying a pure, unadulterated joy…

FAQs

This film distinguishes itself through its sheer commitment to its unique brand of surreal and character-driven comedy. Unlike many mainstream comedies, it doesn't shy away from the bizarre, leaning into its eccentricities with confidence. The chemistry between the leads, coupled with a script that prioritises heartfelt silliness over predictable jokes, creates a viewing experience that feels both fresh and genuinely joyful, offering a welcome escape.