Movie

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

“Host of television's favorite art show The Joy of Painting”

★ 7.2(13)20111h 4m

Documentary

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Bob Ross: The Happy Painter is streaming on Magellan TV in Taiwan. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Sherry Spradlin
Release date: 2011-12-03
Runtime: 1h 4m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Public Television

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About Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter is a 2011 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Sherry Spradlin, starring Bob Ross, Steve Ross and Walt Kowalski. It has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bob Ross: The Happy Painter in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnings to an American pop-culture icon. "The Happy Painter" reveals the public and private sides of Bob Ross through loving accounts from close friends and family, childhood photographs and rare archival footage. Interviewees recount his gentle, mild-mannered demeanor and unwavering dedication to wildlife, and disclose little-known facts about his hair, his fascination with fast cars and more. Film clips feature Bob Ross with mentor William Alexander and the rough-cut of the first "Joy of Painting" episode from 1982. Famous Bob Ross enthusiasts, including talk-show pioneer Phil Donahue, film stars Jane Seymour and Terrence Howard, chef Duff Goldman and country music favorites Brad Paisley and Jerrod Niemann, provide fascinating insights into the man, the artist and his legacy.