Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2010, Van Gogh: Painted with Words is a drama and documentary film directed by Andrew Hutton, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.
Who’s in it. Van Gogh: Painted with Words stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Vincent Van Gogh, Jamie Parker as Theo Van Gogh, Aidan McArdle as Paul Gauguin and Christopher Good as Theodorus Van Gogh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Van Gogh: Painted with Words has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Marquee TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Van Gogh: Painted with Words page.
If you liked it. Fans of Van Gogh: Painted with Words tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Van Gogh: Painted with Words (2010)?
- In US, Van Gogh: Painted with Words is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Marquee TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Van Gogh: Painted with Words worth watching?
- Van Gogh: Painted with Words holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Van Gogh: Painted with Words?
- Van Gogh: Painted with Words stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker, Aidan McArdle, Christopher Good and Rowena Cooper.
- When was Van Gogh: Painted with Words released?
- Van Gogh: Painted with Words was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.