The Painting Lesson (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, The Painting Lesson is a drama film directed by Pablo Perelman, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In Chile, during the 60´s, the son of a poor single teenage girl turns out to be a gifted painter. The man to discover his talent is the owner of the drugstore that lies in the outskirts of the small rural town, next to the railroad. He himself is an amateur painter who will try to make the boy into a great artist, like all the ones in his art books. From the pharmacists point of view in his old age, unfolds the story of this young boy who could have become a great art genius, had he not disappeared at the age of 13, along with all his works, on September 11th 1973, the day of the coupe d´état.
Who’s in it. The Painting Lesson stars Daniel Giménez Cacho as Aguiar, Verónica Sánchez as Elvira, Juan Jose Susacassa as Augusto and Matias Vera as 5-year-old Augusto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Painting Lesson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Painting Lesson page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Painting Lesson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Painting Lesson (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Painting Lesson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Painting Lesson worth watching?
- The Painting Lesson holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Painting Lesson?
- The Painting Lesson stars Daniel Giménez Cacho, Verónica Sánchez, Juan Jose Susacassa, Matias Vera and Manuel Peña.
- When was The Painting Lesson released?
- The Painting Lesson was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.