Van Gogh: Painted with Words
A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced from the letters that Van Gogh sent to his younger brother Theo, and of those around him. What emerges is a complex portrait of a sophisticated, civilised and yet tormented man.
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About Van Gogh: Painted with Words
Van Gogh: Painted with Words is a 2010 English-language drama and documentary film directed by Andrew Hutton. The cast is led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker, Aidan McArdle. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Marquee TV Amazon Channel.
Van Gogh: Painted with Words was produced by BBC and BBC Scotland and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 5, 2010.
- Director
- Andrew Hutton
- Writers
- Vincent van Gogh, Theo van Gogh
- Release date
- April 5, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC, BBC Scotland
Van Gogh: Painted with Words cast & crew
Van Gogh: Painted with Words was directed by Andrew Hutton and written by Vincent van Gogh and Theo van Gogh.
The cast features Benedict Cumberbatch as Vincent Van Gogh, Jamie Parker as Theo Van Gogh, Aidan McArdle as Paul Gauguin, Christopher Good as Theodorus Van Gogh, Rowena Cooper as Anna Van Gogh, and Daniel Weyman as Anthon Van Rappard.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Alan Yentob.
Is Van Gogh: Painted with Words worth watching?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 58 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and documentary, Van Gogh: Painted with Words is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Van Gogh: Painted with Words
Benedict Cumberbatch
Vincent Van Gogh
Jamie Parker
Theo Van Gogh
Aidan McArdle
Paul Gauguin
Christopher Good
Theodorus Van Gogh
Rowena Cooper
Anna Van Gogh
Daniel Weyman
Anthon Van Rappard
Ferdinand Kingsley
Albert Aurier
David Baron
Bernard Soule
Stephanie Jacob
Marguerite Crevlin
Katherine Kanter
Jeanne Coulomb
Richard Trinder
Dr. Peyron
Jim Creighton
Felix Ray
Van Gogh: Painted with Words — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Van Gogh: Painted with Words in United States?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Marquee TV Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Van Gogh: Painted with Words on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Van Gogh: Painted with Words is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Van Gogh: Painted with Words in?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Van Gogh: Painted with Words?
Van Gogh: Painted with Words runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Van Gogh: Painted with Words rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 58 ratings.
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