Archibald the Rainbow Painter (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, Archibald the Rainbow Painter is a drama film directed by Les Landau, running about 145 minutes. “War is not about who is right... It's about who is left.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vietnam veteran Archibald Wright is a house painter hired to work on a Beverly Hills mansion where he becomes involved in the life of the resident family. The owner Elaine left her husband J.P. while he was serving in Vietnam, causing him to become an alcoholic hobo living in downtown Los Angeles. Archibald tries to help their daughter Tory to continue her relationship with her father, even though Elaine is strongly against it.
Who’s in it. Archibald the Rainbow Painter stars Dorian Harewood as Archibald Wright, Michael McKean as J.P. Bigelow, Patti D'Arbanville as Elaine Tiger and Vanessa Bell Calloway as Diana, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Archibald the Rainbow Painter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Archibald the Rainbow Painter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Archibald the Rainbow Painter (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Archibald the Rainbow Painter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Archibald the Rainbow Painter?
- Archibald the Rainbow Painter stars Dorian Harewood, Michael McKean, Patti D'Arbanville, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Amie Carey.
- When was Archibald the Rainbow Painter released?
- Archibald the Rainbow Painter was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.