Movie

Van Gogh: Painted with Words

★ 7.3(58)20101h 20m

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Director: Andrew Hutton
Release date: 2010-04-05
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Van Gogh: Painted with Words

Van Gogh: Painted with Words is a 2010 movie in the Drama and Documentary genres, directed by Andrew Hutton, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker and Aidan McArdle. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 58 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Van Gogh: Painted with Words in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

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How long is Van Gogh: Painted with Words?+

Van Gogh: Painted with Words has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Van Gogh: Painted with Words?+

Van Gogh: Painted with Words stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Parker, Aidan McArdle, Christopher Good and Rowena Cooper.

When did Van Gogh: Painted with Words come out?+

Van Gogh: Painted with Words is a 2010 movie directed by Andrew Hutton.

What genre is Van Gogh: Painted with Words?+

Van Gogh: Painted with Words is Drama and Documentary film.

Who directed Van Gogh: Painted with Words?+

Van Gogh: Painted with Words was directed by Andrew Hutton.