Sunday in the Park with George (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1986, Sunday in the Park with George is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Terry Hughes, running about 146 minutes. “Sondheim's Pulitzer prize-winning musical in its original Broadway run.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte by Georges Seurat is one of the great paintings of the world, and in "Sunday in the Park with George," book writer James Lapine and composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim bring a story based on the work brilliantly to life. While the painting depicts people gathered on an island in the Seine, the musical goes beyond simply describing their lives. It is an exploration of art, of love, of commitment. Seurat connected dots to create images; Lapine and Sondheim use connection as the heart of all our relationships. Winner of the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Originally broadcast as part of "American Playhouse" on PBS (season five, episode nineteen).
Who’s in it. Sunday in the Park with George stars Mandy Patinkin as Georges Seurat / George, Bernadette Peters as Dot / Marie, Charles Kimbrough as Jules / Greenberg and Barbara Bryne as Old Lady / Blair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Sunday in the Park with George has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunday in the Park with George page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunday in the Park with George tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunday in the Park with George (1986)?
- In US, Sunday in the Park with George is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunday in the Park with George worth watching?
- Sunday in the Park with George holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sunday in the Park with George?
- Sunday in the Park with George stars Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Charles Kimbrough, Barbara Bryne and Dana Ivey.
- When was Sunday in the Park with George released?
- Sunday in the Park with George was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.