Van Gogh (1991): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1991, Van Gogh is a drama film directed by Maurice Pialat, running about 158 minutes. “The last 67 days of the great artist's life.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In late spring, 1890, Vincent moves to Auvers-sur-Oise, near Paris, under the care of Dr. Gachet, living in a humble inn. Fewer than 70 days later, Vincent dies from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. We see Vincent at work, painting landscapes and portraits. His brother Theo, wife Johanna, and their baby visit Auvers. Vincent is playful and charming, engaging the attentions of Gachet's daughter Marguerite (who's half Vincent's age), a young maid at the inn, Cathy a Parisian prostitute, and Johanna. Shortly before his death, Vincent visits Paris, quarrels with Theo, disparages his own art and accomplishments, dances at a brothel, and is warm then cold toward Marguerite.

Who’s in it. Van Gogh stars Jacques Dutronc as Van Gogh, Alexandra London as Marguerite, Bernard Le Coq as Théo and Gérard Séty as Gachet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Van Gogh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $138K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel 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 Van Gogh page.

If you liked it. Fans of Van Gogh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.