Klimt (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2006, Klimt is a drama and romance film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 131 minutes.

What it’s about. A portrait of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt whose lavish, sexual paintings came to symbolize the art nouveau style of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Who’s in it. Klimt stars John Malkovich as Gustav Klimt, Veronica Ferres as Midi, Saffron Burrows as mia and Nikolai Kinski as Egon Schiele, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Klimt has proved divisive with audiences.

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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Klimt page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Klimt (2006)?
In US, Klimt is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Klimt worth watching?
Klimt holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Klimt?
Klimt stars John Malkovich, Veronica Ferres, Saffron Burrows, Nikolai Kinski and Stephen Dillane.
When was Klimt released?
Klimt was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.