Caravaggio (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, Caravaggio is a drama, romance and history film directed by Derek Jarman, running about 93 minutes. “His passion came with a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retelling of the life of the celebrated 17th-century Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtations with the underworld.
Who’s in it. Caravaggio stars Nigel Terry as Caravaggio, Tilda Swinton as Lena, Sean Bean as Ranuccio and Spencer Leigh as Jerusaleme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Caravaggio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and 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 Caravaggio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caravaggio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caravaggio (1986)?
- In US, Caravaggio is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and 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 Caravaggio worth watching?
- Caravaggio holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Caravaggio?
- Caravaggio stars Nigel Terry, Tilda Swinton, Sean Bean, Spencer Leigh and Robbie Coltrane.
- When was Caravaggio released?
- Caravaggio was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.