Rembrandt (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1999, Rembrandt is a history film directed by Charles Matton, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. This French-German-Dutch biopic on the life of 17th century Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn is told in flashbacks from the point-of-view of the aged artist. Soon after establishing his career as a painter in Amsterdam, he marries the radiant Saskia. As he makes a name for himself, he can soon afford to buy a large house by teaching wealthy aristocrats how to paint. However, the couple's happiness is short-lived; Saskia dies soon after bearing their son, Titus. Crushed, van Rijn seeks comfort first in the arms of his maid Geertje and then with his second wife, Hendrickje, who gives birth to a daughter. In spite of his genius, van Rijn's determinedly eccentric behavior alienates the very members of the elite who were paying his bills. At one point, the artist's home and belongings, including many of his paintings, are seized and sold for humiliatingly low prices in a rigged auction.
Who’s in it. Rembrandt stars Klaus Maria Brandauer as Rembrandt van Rijn, Romane Bohringer as Hendrickje Stoffels, Jean Rochefort as Nicolaes Tulp and Johanna ter Steege as Saskia Uylenburgh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rembrandt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rembrandt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rembrandt tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rembrandt (1999)?
- In US, Rembrandt is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rembrandt worth watching?
- Rembrandt holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rembrandt?
- Rembrandt stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Romane Bohringer, Jean Rochefort, Johanna ter Steege and Olivier Brocheriou.
- When was Rembrandt released?
- Rembrandt was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.