Lust for Life
“He had a lust for life. Sometimes he was brutal, sometimes delicate – always he lived with insatiable passion!”
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.
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Where is Lust for Life streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Lust for Life
Lust for Life is a 1956 English-language drama and history film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, James Donald. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Lust for Life was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on September 15, 1956, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers
- Norman Corwin
- Release date
- September 15, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Lust for Life cast & crew
Lust for Life was directed by Vincente Minnelli and written by Norman Corwin.
The cast features Kirk Douglas as Vincent van Gogh, Anthony Quinn as Paul Gauguin, James Donald as Theo van Gogh, Pamela Brown as Christine, Everett Sloane as Dr. Gachet, and Niall MacGinnis as Roulin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by Freddie Young, and it was produced by John Houseman.
Is Lust for Life worth watching?
Lust for Life holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 206 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Lust for Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lust for Life
Lust for Life isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Lust for Life
Kirk Douglas
Vincent van Gogh
Anthony Quinn
Paul Gauguin
James Donald
Theo van Gogh
Pamela Brown
Christine
Everett Sloane
Dr. Gachet
Niall MacGinnis
Roulin
Noel Purcell
Anton Mauve
Henry Daniell
Theodorus van Gogh
Madge Kennedy
Anna Cornelia van Gogh
Jill Bennett
Willemien
Lionel Jeffries
Dr. Peyron
Laurence Naismith
Dr. Bosman
Lust for Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lust for Life in United States?
Lust for Life is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Lust for Life in?
Lust for Life is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lust for Life?
Lust for Life runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Lust for Life rated?
Lust for Life is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 206 ratings.
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