Bye Bye Barry

Bye Bye Barry (2023) follows legendary running back Barry Sanders, who at the peak of his career and closing in on the all-time rushing record, inexplicably boarded a flight to England and never returned to the field. Two decades after his disappearance stunned the sports world, the film tracks Barry as he retraces his steps through the streets of London, revisiting the haunts and hidden decisions that led to his vanishing. As he peels back layers of memory and myth, old teammates, journalists, and fans resurface, forcing him to confront the personal sacrifices behind his fame.

Equal parts sports drama and intimate mystery, the film blends atmospheric London backdrops with quiet, character-driven moments to explore identity, regret, and the corrosive glare of celebrity. Through flashbacks and present-day revelations, Bye Bye Barry asks whether the truth about a legend matters more than the narrative people build around him, and whether redemption can come from finally telling one’s own story.