The Goldfinch (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, The Goldfinch is a drama film directed by John Crowley, running about 149 minutes. “The story of a stolen life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.
Who’s in it. The Goldfinch stars Ansel Elgort as Theodore Decker, Oakes Fegley as Young Theodore Decker, Aneurin Barnard as Boris Pavlikovsky and Finn Wolfhard as Young Boris Pavlikovsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Goldfinch has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Goldfinch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Goldfinch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Goldfinch (2019)?
- In US, The Goldfinch is available to 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 The Goldfinch worth watching?
- The Goldfinch holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Goldfinch?
- The Goldfinch stars Ansel Elgort, Oakes Fegley, Aneurin Barnard, Finn Wolfhard and Sarah Paulson.
- When was The Goldfinch released?
- The Goldfinch was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.