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Loving Vincent

2017·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, mystery, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The truth is, we cannot speak other than by our paintings.

A young man arrives at the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist's final letter and ends up investigating his final days there.
Animated BiographyVincent van GoghArt HistoryMysteryMelancholyRotoscoping AnimationPost-ImpressionismEuropean CinemaIntriguingThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Loving Vincent legally?

Loving Vincent is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Loving Vincent worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Loving Vincent rated?

PG-13Suicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Loving Vincent?

1 h 35 min

Loving Vincent runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Loving Vincent based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Loving Vincent?

Critics73
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate Loving Vincent higher (82) than critics (73). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Loving Vincent a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$42 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 7.7 times its budget.

What language is Loving Vincent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Poland, Netherlands, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Loving Vincent?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Loving Vincent in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Loving Vincent use?

Licked by the DogArmor-Piercing QuestionRotoscoping"Rashomon"-StyleDue to the DeadArt ShiftEverybody SmokesConservation of NinjutsuI Will Find YouHomageTeens Are MonstersHolier Than Thouand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Loving Vincent, including Licked by the Dog, Armor-Piercing Question, Rotoscoping.