The Sign Painter (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2020, The Sign Painter is a drama, romance and history film directed by Viesturs Kairišs, running about 118 minutes. “Three regimes. Two women. One choice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Latvian tragicomedy about a young artist who bears witness to the dramatic political upheavals of the WWII era. As brutal regimes come and go, his country, his village, his people, and even his heart are swept up in the inexorable currents of history.
Who’s in it. The Sign Painter stars Dāvis Suharevskis as Ansis, Agnese Budovska as Naiga, Gundars Āboliņš as Father and Brigita Cmuntová as Zisele, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Sign Painter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sign Painter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sign Painter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sign Painter (2020)?
- In US, The Sign Painter is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sign Painter worth watching?
- The Sign Painter holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sign Painter?
- The Sign Painter stars Dāvis Suharevskis, Agnese Budovska, Gundars Āboliņš, Brigita Cmuntová and Juozas Budraitis.
- When was The Sign Painter released?
- The Sign Painter was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.