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Surviving Picasso

1996Movie2 h 5 minR

DramaRomance
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes33%60%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes33%60%

Summary

The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.

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  • Thought-provoking

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Crew

Directed by
James Ivory
Written by
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Produced by
David L. Wolper, Ismail Merchant
Music by
Richard Robbins

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Facts

September 4, 1996 · 2 h 5 min · R

Released
September 4, 1996
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
35 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Surviving Picasso?"

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Where can I stream Surviving Picasso?

Kanopy

In the United States, Surviving Picasso is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Surviving Picasso worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is Surviving Picasso good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Surviving Picasso plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Surviving Picasso a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 12% of its budget.