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Van Gogh

1990Movie1 h 30 min

DocumentaryHistory
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

Linus Roache stars as troubled painter Vincent van Gogh in this drama from the BBC’s Omnibus series.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Anna Benson Gyles
Written by
Patrick Barlow
Produced by
Anna Benson Gyles

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Facts

July 20, 1990 · 1 h 30 min · Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
July 20, 1990
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
History, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Van Gogh worth watching?"

Questions about Van Gogh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Van Gogh worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Van Gogh plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Van Gogh?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.