Lust for Life (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1956, Lust for Life is a drama and history film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 122 minutes. “He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An intense and imaginative artist, revered Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh possesses undeniable talent, but he is plagued by mental problems and frustrations with failure. Supported by his brother, Theo, the tormented Van Gogh eventually leaves Holland for France, where he meets volatile fellow painter Paul Gauguin and struggles to find greater inspiration.
Who’s in it. Lust for Life stars Kirk Douglas as Vincent van Gogh, Anthony Quinn as Paul Gauguin, James Donald as Theo van Gogh and Pamela Brown as Christine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Lust for Life 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 Lust for Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lust for Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lust for Life (1956)?
- In US, Lust for Life 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 Lust for Life worth watching?
- Lust for Life holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lust for Life?
- Lust for Life stars Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald, Pamela Brown and Everett Sloane.
- When was Lust for Life released?
- Lust for Life was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.