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The Painting

2001·Movie
1h 35min
IMDb6.0Metacritic32–

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The Painting fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, war, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Two worlds. One love. Turbulent times.

Heath Freeman (Tru Calling, ER) heads an all-star cast including Clifton Davis (Any Given Sunday) Ben Vereen (Roots), Stacey Dash (Renaissance Man) and Debbie Allen (Fame) in the period drama Soldier of Change, which resurrects the turmoil and confusion of the late sixties. Travel back in time to visit a young man, Randy (Freeman) who finds himself immersed in the impassioned civil rights cause in the States, and struggles valiantly to adjust to the changing social fabric around him. But this is only the first of two worlds that Randy encounters. When he is drafted and shipped off to Asia - and the nightmare that called itself Vietnam - this inexperienced soldier must fight for his life and his convictions as he attempts to survive amid the turmoil of a war whose real nature is alien even to the country fighting it.
Civil Rights EraVietnam WarComing-of-Age DramaSocial ChangePersonal Convictions1960s AmericaHistoricalThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Manoogian, Josh Rose
Written by:
Buddy Sheffield
Produced by:
Billy Taylor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Painting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Painting legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuPlex

The Painting is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Painting worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Painting rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Painting?

1 h 35 min

The Painting runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Painting?

Critics32
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate The Painting higher (60) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Painting in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Painting?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Painting in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Painting use?

Grumpy Old ManMade of PlasticineRoger Rabbit EffectPast-Life MemoriesFood FightSaving the World With ArtForever WarLight Is Not GoodPortal PictureAnd the Adventure ContinuesI Am What I AmKick the Dogand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The Painting, including Grumpy Old Man, Made of Plasticine, Roger Rabbit Effect.