At Eternity's Gate
Seen it?2018 | 111 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Famed but tormented artist Vincent van Gogh spends his final years in Arles, France, painting masterworks of the natural world that surrounds him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 149K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julian Schnabel
- Willem DafoeVincent van Gogh
- Rupert FriendTheo van Gogh
- Oscar IsaacPaul Gauguin
- Mads MikkelsenThe Priest
- Mathieu AmalricDr. Paul Gachet
- Emmanuelle SeignerMadame Ginoux
- Niels ArestrupMadman
- Anne ConsignyTeacher
- Amira CasarJohanna van Gogh-Bonger
- Vincent PerezThe Director