Surviving Picasso (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, Surviving Picasso is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory, running about 125 minutes. “Only his passion for women could rival his passion for painting.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.
Who’s in it. Surviving Picasso stars Anthony Hopkins as Pablo Picasso, Natascha McElhone as Françoise Gilot, Julianne Moore as Dora Maar and Joss Ackland as Henri Matisse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Surviving Picasso has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
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 Surviving Picasso page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surviving Picasso tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surviving Picasso (1996)?
- In US, Surviving Picasso 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 Surviving Picasso worth watching?
- Surviving Picasso holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Surviving Picasso?
- Surviving Picasso stars Anthony Hopkins, Natascha McElhone, Julianne Moore, Joss Ackland and Joan Plowright.
- When was Surviving Picasso released?
- Surviving Picasso was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.