Final Portrait (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.1

Final Portrait poster

Released in 2017, Final Portrait is a drama and history film directed by Stanley Tucci, running about 87 minutes. “The search for perfection never ends” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Paris, 1964. The Swiss sculptor and painter Alberto Giacometti, one of the most accomplished and respected artists of his generation, asks his friend, the American writer James Lord, to sit for a portrait, assuring him that it will take no longer than two or three hours, an afternoon at the most.

Who’s in it. Final Portrait stars Geoffrey Rush as Alberto Giacometti, Armie Hammer as James Lord, Clémence Poésy as Caroline and Tony Shalhoub as Diego Giacometti, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Final Portrait has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Final Portrait page.

If you liked it. Fans of Final Portrait tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Final Portrait (2017)?
In US, Final Portrait is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Final Portrait worth watching?
Final Portrait holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Final Portrait?
Final Portrait stars Geoffrey Rush, Armie Hammer, Clémence Poésy, Tony Shalhoub and Sylvie Testud.
When was Final Portrait released?
Final Portrait was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.