The Painting (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2001, The Painting is a drama and romance film directed by Josh Rose, running about 95 minutes. “Two worlds. One love. Turbulent times.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Heath Freeman (Tru Calling, ER) heads an all-star cast including Clifton Davis (Any Given Sunday) Ben Vereen (Roots), Stacey Dash (Renaissance Man) and Debbie Allen (Fame) in the period drama Soldier of Change, which resurrects the turmoil and confusion of the late sixties. Travel back in time to visit a young man, Randy (Freeman) who finds himself immersed in the impassioned civil rights cause in the States, and struggles valiantly to adjust to the changing social fabric around him. But this is only the first of two worlds that Randy encounters. When he is drafted and shipped off to Asia - and the nightmare that called itself Vietnam - this inexperienced soldier must fight for his life and his convictions as he attempts to survive amid the turmoil of a war whose real nature is alien even to the country fighting it.
Who’s in it. The Painting stars Clifton Davis as Thomas Ayers, Charles Shaughnessy as Randolph Barrington III, Stacey Dash as Hallie Gilmore aged 18 and Debbie Allen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Painting has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Painting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Painting tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Painting (2001)?
- In US, The Painting is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Painting worth watching?
- The Painting holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Painting?
- The Painting stars Clifton Davis, Charles Shaughnessy, Stacey Dash, Debbie Allen and Thomas Fattoruso.
- When was The Painting released?
- The Painting was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.