The Painting (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, The Painting is an animation, history and documentary film directed by Andrés Sanz Vicente, running about 107 minutes. “What is happening in that room?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For three and a half centuries, from the same day that Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) applied his last brushstroke to the canvas, the enigma of “Las meninas, o La familia de Felipe IV” (1656) has not been deciphered. The secret story of a painting unveiled as if it was the resolution of a perfect crime.
Who’s in it. The Painting stars Eusebio Poncela as The Man, Olivia Sanz Novoa as The Girl, Jonathan Brown as Himself - Historian and Manuela Mena as Herself - Prado Museum Staff Member, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Painting sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Painting (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Painting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Painting worth watching?
- The Painting holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Painting?
- The Painting stars Eusebio Poncela, Olivia Sanz Novoa, Jonathan Brown, Manuela Mena and Francisco Calvo-Serraller.
- When was The Painting released?
- The Painting was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.