Movie

Every Picture Tells a Story

★ 8.0(1)19841h 20m

Every Picture Tells a Story isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch Every Picture Tells a Story

🇨🇦 Canada

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Canada right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Good to know

Director: James Scott
Release date: 1984-12-01
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Every Picture Ltd

About Every Picture Tells a Story

Every Picture Tells a Story is a 1984 movie in the History genre, directed by James Scott, starring Phyllis Logan, Alex Norton and Leonard O'Malley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Every Picture Tells a Story in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

James Scott's biopic of his father William Scott, his childhood and his origins as a painter.

Cast

Phyllis Logan

Agnes Scott

Alex Norton

William Scott

Leonard O'Malley

William Scott Jr. (aged 15-18)

John Docherty

William Scott Jr. (aged 11-14)

Mark Airlie

William Scott Jr. (aged 5-8)

Willie Joss

Grandfather

Natasha Richardson

Miss Bridle

Jack McQuoid

Mr Trimble

Jennifer Black

School Teacher

Jim Boyle

Irish Constable

John Young

Artist

Themes & keywords

painterbiographyfamily

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Every Picture Tells a Story in Canada?+

Every Picture Tells a Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Every Picture Tells a Story on Netflix?+

Every Picture Tells a Story is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Every Picture Tells a Story?+

Every Picture Tells a Story has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Every Picture Tells a Story?+

Every Picture Tells a Story stars Phyllis Logan, Alex Norton, Leonard O'Malley, John Docherty and Mark Airlie.

When did Every Picture Tells a Story come out?+

Every Picture Tells a Story is a 1984 movie directed by James Scott.

What genre is Every Picture Tells a Story?+

Every Picture Tells a Story is History film.

Who directed Every Picture Tells a Story?+

Every Picture Tells a Story was directed by James Scott.