The Mystery of Picasso fingerprintImmersive world, strong craft, no humor.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Awe-inspiring and cathartic
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, a real life story, and history
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, characters, and storytelling
Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Mystery of Picasso is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Everyday modern life, a real life story, and history
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, a real life story, and history. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction, characters, and storytelling
The direction, characters, and storytelling stand out.
Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, visual style, and editing stand out.
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The Mystery of Picasso is included with a subscription to OVID and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
1 h 18 min
The Mystery of Picasso runs 1 h 18 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Not quite. Critics rate The Mystery of Picasso higher (87) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It was made in French. Produced in France.
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mystery of Picasso in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
7.5
