J.M.W. Turner (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, J.M.W. Turner is a documentary film directed by Alain Jaubert, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. The Briton Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775 - 1851) is one of the most productive painters in art history: he created around 32,000 works, mostly landscape paintings. At the age of 14, the Royal Academy in London accepted him as a scholarship holder, and he later became a member there and taught at it. The “master of light”, as Turner was called early on, is considered the most famous forerunner of impressionism. Alain Jaubert's film presents the themes and experiences that determined Turner's work and life: natural spectacles, ships and extensive study trips to France, Italy and the Alps.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, J.M.W. Turner sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch J.M.W. Turner page.
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- Where can I watch J.M.W. Turner (2009)?
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- Is J.M.W. Turner worth watching?
- J.M.W. Turner holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was J.M.W. Turner released?
- J.M.W. Turner was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.