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Van Gogh

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1991 | 158 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Loving Vincent or Belfast, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 38 min.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

After leaving the asylum, Vincent van Gogh settles in the home of Doctor Gachet, where he keeps painting amidst the torments of his failing mental health. He begins an affair with his host’s daughter, however, she soon realizes that he doesn’t love her and that his heart beats only for art.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $138K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Maurice Pialat

  • Jacques DutroncVan Gogh
  • Alexandra LondonMarguerite
  • Bernard Le CoqThéo
  • Gérard SétyGachet
  • Corinne BourdonJo
  • Elsa ZylbersteinCathy
  • Julien HaurantCoco
  • Leslie AzzoulaiAdeline
  • Jacques VidalRavoux
  • Chantal BarbaritMadame Chevalier